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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $40,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,179

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $37,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelForester5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Limited550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $66,000
Base Invoice $26,116 $60,900
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,300
4-speed automatic 909  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
Heated front seats   455
AWD   2,115
Options (change) 1,715 2,800
Options (change) 1,418 2,570
Destination 645 895
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $30,255 $70,695
Total Invoice $28,179 $65,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,621
Model Year20082012
ModelForester5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Limited550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4400hp V8
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$30,255$70,695
Adjustments for Features0-7,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,255$63,595
Total Invoice$28,179$65,365
Adjustments for Features0-6,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,179$58,800

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20082012
ModelForester5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Limited550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$5,770$12,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,565

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20082012
ModelForester5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in120.7 in
Length176.6 in196.8 in
Width68.3 in74.8 in
Height65.0 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.5,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft360.0 ft3

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