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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.
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Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,302 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $25,348 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,831 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $23,189 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,295 | $34,295 | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 |
| Base Invoice | $29,243 | $32,028 | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,595 | 1,595 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1,350 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,366 | 1,366 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1,230 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,132 | 2,132 | 13,725 | 14,175 | 7,825 |
| Options (change) | 1,713 | 1,713 | 12,500 | 12,910 | 7,125 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $34,302 | $37,302 | $59,650 | $65,150 | $68,900 |
| Total Invoice | $31,831 | $34,616 | $55,020 | $60,075 | $63,585 |
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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: $27,078 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,797 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $34,302 | $37,302 | $59,650 | $65,150 | $68,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,230 | -2,530 | -500 | -500 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,072 | $34,772 | $59,150 | $64,650 | $68,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $5,500 | $9,750 |
| Total Invoice | $31,831 | $34,616 | $55,020 | $60,075 | $63,585 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,069 | -2,348 | -461 | -461 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,762 | $32,268 | $54,559 | $59,614 | $63,585 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,506 | $0 | $5,055 | $9,026 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 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 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,550 | $9,850 | $7,820 | $7,820 | $7,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,230 | $2,530 | $500 | $500 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,069 | -2,348 | -461 | -461 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | No |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 34% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| 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% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| 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% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 45% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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