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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: $33,577

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $23,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,177

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $21,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelForesterForester5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199      
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395      
Door sill trim plates 38 38      
Universal garage door opener 76 76      
Technology Package     1,850 1,850  
Premium Package     2,250 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
App support     250 250 250
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000  
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Convenience Package         1,700
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195      
Door sill trim plates 24 24      
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Technology Package     1,685 1,685  
Premium Package     2,050 910  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
App support     230 230 230
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Proximity key     910 910  
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Convenience Package         1,545
Options (change) 1,932 1,932 9,625 8,375 5,675
Options (change) 1,542 1,542 8,765 7,625 5,165
Destination 850 850 895 895 895
Total Price $33,577 $36,577 $57,420 $61,770 $68,570
Total Invoice $31,177 $33,961 $52,990 $57,000 $63,280

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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: $24,468
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,393
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelForesterForester5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,577$36,577$57,420$61,770$68,570
Adjustments for Features-625-82500-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,952$35,752$57,420$61,770$68,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$4,350$10,650
Total Invoice$31,177$33,961$52,990$57,000$63,280
Adjustments for Features-580-76600-461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,597$33,195$52,990$57,000$62,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$4,010$9,829

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelForesterForester5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power door closers    $300
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$8,170$8,370$7,545$7,545$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$825$0$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-580-76600-461

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelForester5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length180.9 in193.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height66.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested65032%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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