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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: $33,910

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $35,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,410

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $33,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelForesterForester5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $60,900 $72,500
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $57,315 $68,105
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200    
Door sill trim plates 36 36    
Cargo cover 182 182    
Universal garage door opener 74 74    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198    
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package     1,400  
Premium Package     1,600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700  
Heated front seats     500 500
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130    
Door sill trim plates 23 23    
Cargo cover 118 118    
Universal garage door opener 48 48    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128    
Driver Assistance Plus     1,565 1,565
Driver Assistance Package     1,290  
Premium Package     1,470  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645  
Heated front seats     460 460
Options (change) 3,090 3,090 7,100 3,400
Options (change) 2,534 2,534 6,535 3,130
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $33,910 $36,910 $68,995 $76,895
Total Invoice $31,410 $34,195 $64,845 $72,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,277
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelForesterForester5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4300hp I6443hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$33,910$36,910$68,995$76,895
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,360-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,910$36,710$65,635$71,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$5,850
Total Invoice$31,410$34,195$64,845$72,230
Adjustments for Features0-185-3,158-5,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,410$34,010$61,687$67,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$5,461

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

Model Year2014201420172017
ModelForesterForester5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power door closers  $300 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$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$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,060$7,260$10,420$12,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,360$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-3,158-5,082

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

Model Year20142017
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 Weight3,297 lb.4,642 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 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft363.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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 system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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