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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: $35,707

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $27,338

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,250

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $26,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelForester5-Series
Trim2.0XT Touring540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $56,450
Base Invoice $32,028 $53,180
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Premium Package   1,950
AWD   2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Temporary spare tire   150
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Premium Package   1,795
AWD   2,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   455
Temporary spare tire   140
Options (change) 537 5,600
Options (change) 347 5,175
Destination 875 995
Total Price $35,707 $63,045
Total Invoice $33,250 $59,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,940
Model Year20172017
ModelForester5-Series
Trim2.0XT Touring540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4335hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,707$63,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,707$60,750
Total Invoice$33,250$59,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,250$57,190

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172017
ModelForester5-Series
Trim2.0XT Touring540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,300$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,160

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172017
ModelForester5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in117.1 in
Length180.9 in194.6 in
Width70.7 in73.5 in
Height66.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested47531%

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