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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,894

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $24,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,973

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $22,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelForesterForester5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42          
Universal garage door opener 87 87        
Satellite radio 445 445        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Premium Package     2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28          
Universal garage door opener 56 56        
Satellite radio 334 334        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Premium Package     2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Options (change) 574 715 4,125 1,875 1,400 1,325
Options (change) 418 509 3,755 1,705 1,275 1,205
Destination 625 625 895 895 895 895
Total Price $27,894 $29,235 $51,920 $55,270 $63,245 $64,220
Total Invoice $25,973 $27,250 $47,980 $51,080 $58,425 $59,320

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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: $20,891
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,116
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelForesterForester5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,894$29,235$51,920$55,270$63,245$64,220
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,035-3,185-3,925-4,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,994$29,235$47,885$52,085$59,320$59,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$4,200$11,435$11,510
Total Invoice$25,973$27,250$47,980$51,080$58,425$59,320
Adjustments for Features-8380-3,729-2,944-3,626-4,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,135$27,250$44,251$48,136$54,799$54,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,115$0$3,885$10,548$10,612

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelForesterForester5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  $250
Rearview camera     $200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Hood scoop $100    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation system    $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$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$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,245$5,345$9,380$8,530$9,270$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,035$3,185$3,925$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-8380-3,729-2,944-3,626-4,457

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072012
ModelForester5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in116.9 in
Length176.6 in193.1 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height65.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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