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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: $30,897

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $26,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,657

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $23,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelForesterForester5-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $51,400
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $46,955
Cargo area partition net 48 48  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 700
Navigation system 1,600 1,600 1,800
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio     595
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Cargo area partition net 31 31  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 635
Navigation system 1,335 1,335 1,640
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio     540
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 2,177 2,177 5,045
Options (change) 1,746 1,746 4,590
Destination 725 725 695
Total Price $30,897 $32,897 $57,140
Total Invoice $28,657 $30,555 $52,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,063
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,504
Model Year201120112006
ModelForesterForester5-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4255hp 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$30,897$32,897$57,140
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,897$32,597$55,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0
Total Invoice$28,657$30,555$52,240
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,657$30,276$51,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,619$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120112006
ModelForesterForester5-Series
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo organizer  $100
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$5,260$5,560$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,079

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112006
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.3,649 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 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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