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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: $34,665 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $26,325 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,229 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $23,511 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 530i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $51,400 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $46,955 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 65 | 65 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |
| Premium Package | 2,100 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio | 595 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 42 | 42 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |
| Premium Package | 1,910 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio | 540 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | ||
| Options (change) | 660 | 660 | 8,895 |
| Options (change) | 427 | 427 | 8,090 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 695 |
| Total Price | $34,665 | $37,665 | $60,990 |
| Total Invoice | $32,229 | $35,017 | $55,740 |
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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: $29,385 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,356 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 530i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 255hp 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 | $34,665 | $37,665 | $60,990 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,060 | -3,360 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,605 | $34,305 | $60,990 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $32,229 | $35,017 | $55,740 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,845 | -3,124 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,384 | $31,893 | $55,740 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | 530i |
| 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 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |
| 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 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| 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 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| 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 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | $9,125 | $9,425 | $6,065 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,060 | $3,360 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,845 | -3,124 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| 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 | 3,323 lb. | 3,649 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 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 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 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 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
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | 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 |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 8% |
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