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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: $35,918 Subaru Forester Touring | |||
| Difference: $22,127 | |||
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| Model Year | 2019 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Touring | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,295 | $51,200 | $56,450 |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,050 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,300 | 1,950 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 700 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | |
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | ||
| Lighting Package | 965 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,115 | 1,795 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | 645 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | |
| Rearview camera | 370 | 370 | |
| Options (change) | 648 | 5,850 | 4,450 |
| Options (change) | 419 | 5,375 | 4,090 |
| Destination | 975 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $35,918 | $58,045 | $61,895 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,832 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,337 | |||
| Model Year | 2019 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Touring | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 182hp H4 | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | CVT-7 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $35,918 | $58,045 | $61,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,705 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,213 | $58,045 | $61,895 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,850 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2019 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Touring | 530i | 540i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,275 | $7,570 | $7,570 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,705 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -66 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2019 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.4 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.4 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.1 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| 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% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| 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? |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 31% |
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