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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: $33,127

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $28,468

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,705

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $26,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelForester5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Touring535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $57,000
Base Invoice $28,084 $52,620
Navigation system 1,600  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 1,335  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,407 3,700
Options (change) 1,896 3,390
Destination 725 895
Total Price $33,127 $61,595
Total Invoice $30,705 $56,905

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,518
Model Year20112012
ModelForester5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Touring535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$33,127$61,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,127$57,610
Total Invoice$30,705$56,905
Adjustments for Features0-3,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,705$53,223

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

Model Year20112012
ModelForester5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5 XT Touring535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$5,685$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,682

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

Model Year20112012
ModelForester5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in120.7 in
Length179.5 in196.8 in
Width70.1 in74.8 in
Height65.9 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft360.0 ft3

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