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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: $30,311 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $23,639 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $21,620 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $29,895 | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 |
| Base Invoice | $26,094 | $27,992 | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 750 | 750 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | 1,730 | 1,730 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 685 | 685 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,641 | 1,641 | 8,025 | 7,125 | 2,125 |
| Options (change) | 1,341 | 1,341 | 7,310 | 6,490 | 1,935 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $30,311 | $32,311 | $53,950 | $58,100 | $63,200 |
| Total Invoice | $28,210 | $30,108 | $49,830 | $53,655 | $58,395 |
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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: $22,904 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,941 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $30,311 | $32,311 | $53,950 | $58,100 | $63,200 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -375 | -735 | -735 | -735 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,311 | $31,936 | $53,215 | $57,365 | $62,465 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,625 | $0 | $4,150 | $9,250 |
| Total Invoice | $28,210 | $30,108 | $49,830 | $53,655 | $58,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -349 | -679 | -679 | -679 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,210 | $29,759 | $49,151 | $52,976 | $57,716 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,549 | $0 | $3,825 | $8,565 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,660 | $6,035 | $6,395 | $6,395 | $6,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $375 | $735 | $735 | $735 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -349 | -679 | -679 | -679 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 26% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 26% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
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