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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: $29,643

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $32,477

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,468

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $29,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForester5-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $55,400
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $51,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Cargo area partition net 46 46  
Cargo cover 166 166  
iPod integration 223 223 400
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,900
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Premium Package     2,500
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Cargo area partition net 30 30  
Cargo cover 108 108  
iPod integration 145 145 365
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,730
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Premium Package     2,275
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 2,953 2,953 5,895
Options (change) 2,443 2,446 5,365
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $29,643 $31,843 $62,120
Total Invoice $27,468 $29,550 $57,340

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,798
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForester5-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,643$31,843$62,120
Adjustments for Features0-435-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,643$31,408$58,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$27,468$29,550$57,340
Adjustments for Features0-404-3,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,468$29,146$54,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,678$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForester5-Series
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo organizer  $100
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$5,135$5,570$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-404-3,074

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092009
ModelForester5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in113.6 in
Length179.5 in191.2 in
Width70.1 in72.7 in
Height65.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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