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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $30,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015201520152015
ModelForesterForester5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245          
Universal garage door opener 120 120          
Door sill trim plates 53 53          
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Premium Package     2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
LED headlights     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500        
M Sport Line     3,150        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158          
Universal garage door opener 78 78          
Door sill trim plates 34 34          
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package     1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Premium Package     2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
LED headlights     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475        
M Sport Line     2,865        
Options (change) 648 648 14,100 9,350 9,350 9,450 5,500
Options (change) 419 419 12,855 8,515 8,515 8,605 5,010
Destination 915 915 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $34,653 $37,653 $65,045 $65,945 $67,445 $72,345 $71,395
Total Invoice $32,221 $35,009 $60,485 $61,340 $62,720 $67,230 $66,395

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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: $29,947
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,850
Model Year2018201820152015201520152015
ModelForesterForester5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,653$37,653$65,045$65,945$67,445$72,345$71,395
Adjustments for Features0-300-445-245-245-245-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,653$37,353$64,600$65,700$67,200$72,100$71,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$1,100$2,600$7,500$6,550
Total Invoice$32,221$35,009$60,485$61,340$62,720$67,230$66,395
Adjustments for Features0-279-414-228-228-228-228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,221$34,730$60,071$61,112$62,492$67,002$66,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$1,041$2,421$6,931$6,096

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018201820152015201520152015
ModelForesterForester5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100     
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25     
PIN Code Access$10$10     
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500$500
Backup collision intervention$150$150     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50$50$50$50$50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200     
Lane sway warning$25$25     
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Terrain selector$200$200     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100     
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo tray$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125 
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    
Body kit  $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0     
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$8,550$8,850$8,995$8,795$8,795$8,795$8,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$445$245$245$245$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-414-228-228-228-228

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182015
ModelForester5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length180.9 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height66.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,323 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft318.4 ft3

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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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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