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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: $30,679 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||||
| Difference: $21,298 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||||
| Difference: $20,231 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $29,895 | $52,400 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 |
| Base Invoice | $26,094 | $27,992 | $49,410 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 685 | 685 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 2,009 | 1,641 | 3,400 | 3,250 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 650 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 1,617 | 1,341 | 3,120 | 2,980 | 1,785 | 1,785 | 595 | 0 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $30,679 | $32,311 | $56,795 | $51,977 | $60,645 | $64,945 | $75,045 | $104,595 |
| Total Invoice | $28,486 | $30,108 | $53,525 | $48,717 | $57,120 | $61,120 | $70,530 | $98,095 |
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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: $19,413 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,464 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 |
| Total Price | $30,679 | $32,311 | $56,795 | $51,977 | $60,645 | $64,945 | $75,045 | $104,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -175 | -2,110 | -1,885 | -2,110 | -4,060 | -7,610 | -9,460 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,679 | $32,136 | $54,685 | $50,092 | $58,535 | $60,885 | $67,435 | $95,135 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,457 | $4,593 | $0 | $8,443 | $10,793 | $17,343 | $45,043 |
| Total Invoice | $28,486 | $30,108 | $53,525 | $48,717 | $57,120 | $61,120 | $70,530 | $98,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -163 | -1,989 | -1,767 | -1,987 | -3,821 | -7,152 | -8,872 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,486 | $29,945 | $51,536 | $46,950 | $55,133 | $57,299 | $63,378 | $89,223 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,459 | $4,586 | $0 | $8,183 | $10,349 | $16,428 | $42,273 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| 4WD | $1700 | |||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | |||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,585 | $6,760 | $8,695 | $8,470 | $8,695 | $10,645 | $14,195 | $16,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $175 | $2,110 | $1,885 | $2,110 | $4,060 | $7,610 | $9,460 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -163 | -1,989 | -1,767 | -1,987 | -3,821 | -7,152 | -8,872 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 18.7 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 530i
| 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% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
| 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% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| 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% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| 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% |
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