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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: $27,382

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $35,363

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,603

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $32,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForester5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $60,700 $69,100
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $56,525 $64,250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener   87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550  
Heated front seats     500 500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener   56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500  
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 42 270 1,050 500
Options (change) 28 175 955 455
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $27,382 $28,810 $62,745 $70,595
Total Invoice $25,603 $26,936 $58,475 $65,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,482
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForester5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4300hp I6443hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$27,382$28,810$62,745$70,595
Adjustments for Features-6400-6,425-7,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,742$28,810$56,320$62,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$6,550
Total Invoice$25,603$26,936$58,475$65,700
Adjustments for Features-5980-5,988-7,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,005$26,936$52,487$58,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$6,024

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

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForester5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
S Voice support  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,660$5,020$11,445$12,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$6,425$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-5980-5,988-7,189

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

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,166 lb.4,642 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 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft363.0 ft3

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