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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: $36,910

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $38,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,195

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $35,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelForester5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.0XT Touring550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,995 $66,000
Base Invoice $30,836 $60,900
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Convenience Package   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,300
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Convenience Package   1,545
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
AWD   2,115
Options (change) 3,090 7,150
Options (change) 2,534 6,530
Destination 825 895
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $36,910 $75,045
Total Invoice $34,195 $69,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,211
Model Year20142012
ModelForester5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.0XT Touring550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4400hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$36,910$75,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,910$71,885
Total Invoice$34,195$69,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,195$66,406

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

Model Year20142012
ModelForester5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.0XT Touring550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power door closers $300
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,735$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,919

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

Model Year20142012
ModelForester5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in120.7 in
Length180.9 in196.8 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height66.4 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.5,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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