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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: $33,728 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $28,417 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $27,168 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,995 | $32,995 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 |
| Base Invoice | $28,051 | $30,836 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 36 | 36 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | 74 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | 198 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 200 | 200 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| M Sport Design | 4,900 | 4,900 | 4,500 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||
| Active Driving Assistant | 900 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,087 | 2,087 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 23 | 23 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | 48 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | 128 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 130 | 130 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | |||
| M Sport Design | 4,510 | 4,510 | 4,140 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | ||
| Active Driving Assistant | 830 | |||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 2,908 | 2,908 | 8,750 | 7,300 | 6,900 | 1,550 |
| Options (change) | 2,416 | 2,416 | 8,055 | 6,720 | 6,350 | 1,425 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $33,728 | $36,728 | $62,145 | $65,995 | $69,895 | $75,945 |
| Total Invoice | $31,292 | $34,077 | $58,460 | $62,055 | $65,685 | $71,360 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,482 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,348 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $33,728 | $36,728 | $62,145 | $65,995 | $69,895 | $75,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -1,935 | -1,935 | -3,885 | -5,435 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,728 | $36,528 | $60,210 | $64,060 | $66,010 | $70,510 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $3,850 | $5,800 | $10,300 |
| Total Invoice | $31,292 | $34,077 | $58,460 | $62,055 | $65,685 | $71,360 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -186 | -1,820 | -1,819 | -3,651 | -5,107 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,292 | $33,891 | $56,640 | $60,236 | $62,034 | $66,253 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,599 | $0 | $3,596 | $5,394 | $9,613 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,335 | $8,535 | $10,270 | $10,270 | $12,220 | $13,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $1,935 | $1,935 | $3,885 | $5,435 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -186 | -1,820 | -1,819 | -3,651 | -5,107 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| 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% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 50% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 60% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 50% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 60% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 50% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 60% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i
| Active Driving Assistant | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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