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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: $27,942 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| Difference: $30,878 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,009 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| Difference: $28,316 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 535i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $54,400 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $50,230 |
| Cargo organizer | 115 | 115 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | ||
| Cargo organizer | 72 | 72 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,275 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | ||
| Options (change) | 602 | 830 | 3,595 |
| Options (change) | 434 | 581 | 3,270 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 825 |
| Total Price | $27,942 | $29,370 | $58,820 |
| Total Invoice | $26,009 | $27,342 | $54,325 |
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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: $26,533 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,308 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 535i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 200, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $27,942 | $29,370 | $58,820 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -4,985 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,302 | $29,370 | $53,835 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $26,009 | $27,342 | $54,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -596 | 0 | -4,604 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,413 | $27,342 | $49,721 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,929 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 535i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| 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 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,910 | $5,270 | $10,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $4,985 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -596 | 0 | -4,604 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 113.6 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 191.2 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,660 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 41% |
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