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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: $34,653 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $24,592 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $22,434 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | $33,090 | $36,090 | $46,900 | $52,500 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $43,330 | $48,480 | $57,220 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 1,000 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 910 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | ||||
| Options (change) | 648 | 648 | 11,450 | 10,200 | 6,150 |
| Options (change) | 419 | 419 | 10,430 | 9,290 | 5,600 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $34,653 | $37,653 | $59,245 | $63,595 | $69,045 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $35,009 | $54,655 | $58,665 | $63,715 |
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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: $26,422 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,137 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 I4 | 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 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $34,653 | $37,653 | $59,245 | $63,595 | $69,045 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,930 | -2,230 | -100 | -100 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,723 | $35,423 | $59,145 | $63,495 | $69,045 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $4,350 | $9,900 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $35,009 | $54,655 | $58,665 | $63,715 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,795 | -2,073 | -92 | -92 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,426 | $32,936 | $54,563 | $58,573 | $63,715 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,510 | $0 | $4,010 | $9,152 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $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 cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $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 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 | $10,025 | $10,325 | $8,195 | $8,195 | $8,095 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,930 | $2,230 | $100 | $100 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,795 | -2,073 | -92 | -92 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| 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 | 3,323 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
BMW 5-Series 528i
| 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 warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| 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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| 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 warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| 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% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 18% |
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 warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| 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% |
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