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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: $33,677 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $31,693 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,173 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $29,062 | |||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 535i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $30,095 | $33,095 | $54,400 |
| Base Invoice | $28,144 | $30,927 | $50,230 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,895 | 1,895 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 58 | 58 | |
| Cargo organizer | 60 | 60 | |
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | ||
| HD radio | 350 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 500 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,638 | 1,638 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 37 | 37 | |
| Cargo organizer | 39 | 39 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |
| Premium Package | 2,275 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | ||
| HD radio | 315 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 455 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,135 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,732 | 2,732 | 10,145 |
| Options (change) | 2,179 | 2,179 | 9,180 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 825 |
| Total Price | $33,677 | $36,677 | $65,370 |
| Total Invoice | $31,173 | $33,956 | $60,235 |
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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: $31,588 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,965 | |||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 535i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 200, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $33,677 | $36,677 | $65,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -105 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,677 | $36,477 | $65,265 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,173 | $33,956 | $60,235 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -185 | -97 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,173 | $33,771 | $60,138 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,598 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 535i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| CVT | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,610 | $7,810 | $7,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $105 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -185 | -97 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 113.6 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 191.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,660 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 15% |
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