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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: $27,802

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $64,623

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,869

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $59,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013
ModelForesterForester5-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $90,200
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $83,165
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Wood trim     0
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 482 623 0
Options (change) 314 405 0
Destination 625 625 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,802 $29,143 $92,425
Total Invoice $25,869 $27,146 $85,390

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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: $58,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,937
Model Year200720072013
ModelForesterForester5-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4560hp V8
TransmissionA4M5S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/40-19
Total Price$27,802$29,143$92,425
Adjustments for Features-9000-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,902$29,143$85,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0
Total Invoice$25,869$27,146$85,390
Adjustments for Features-8370-6,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,032$27,146$78,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,114$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200720072013
ModelForesterForester5-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $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
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel 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$25 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
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
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,970$5,070$12,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-8370-6,421

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072013
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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