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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,002 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||||
| Difference: $26,803 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||||
| Difference: $24,695 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $49,500 | $55,100 | $56,600 | $61,400 | $63,900 | $92,900 |
| Base Invoice | $25,001 | $26,005 | $45,720 | $50,870 | $52,250 | $56,670 | $58,970 | $85,650 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 0 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 0 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 730 | 730 | 730 | 730 | 730 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 985 | 985 | 985 | 985 | 985 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | |||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 482 | 623 | 4,380 | 2,930 | 2,930 | 2,930 | 2,380 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 314 | 405 | 3,990 | 2,670 | 2,670 | 2,670 | 2,170 | 0 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $28,002 | $29,143 | $54,805 | $58,955 | $60,455 | $65,255 | $67,205 | $95,125 |
| Total Invoice | $25,940 | $27,035 | $50,635 | $54,465 | $55,845 | $60,265 | $62,065 | $87,875 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,453 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,602 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 | 560hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 265/40-19 |
| Total Price | $28,002 | $29,143 | $54,805 | $58,955 | $60,455 | $65,255 | $67,205 | $95,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | 0 | -4,250 | -4,250 | -4,250 | -4,250 | -5,800 | -7,250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,102 | $29,143 | $50,555 | $54,705 | $56,205 | $61,005 | $61,405 | $87,875 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,041 | $0 | $4,150 | $5,650 | $10,450 | $10,850 | $37,320 |
| Total Invoice | $25,940 | $27,035 | $50,635 | $54,465 | $55,845 | $60,265 | $62,065 | $87,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | -834 | 0 | -3,927 | -3,926 | -3,926 | -3,925 | -5,356 | -6,697 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,106 | $27,035 | $46,708 | $50,539 | $51,919 | $56,340 | $56,709 | $81,178 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,929 | $0 | $3,831 | $5,211 | $9,632 | $10,001 | $34,470 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,470 | $5,570 | $9,820 | $9,820 | $9,820 | $9,820 | $11,370 | $12,820 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $900 | $0 | $4,250 | $4,250 | $4,250 | $4,250 | $5,800 | $7,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -834 | 0 | -3,927 | -3,926 | -3,926 | -3,925 | -5,356 | -6,697 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
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