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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: $36,253 Subaru Forester Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $25,192 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Touring | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,595 | $50,200 | $55,850 | $57,350 | $62,100 | $66,300 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| 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 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | |
| 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 | |
| Options (change) | 648 | 10,250 | 9,150 | 9,150 | 9,250 | 5,300 |
| Options (change) | 419 | 9,330 | 8,330 | 8,330 | 8,420 | 4,825 |
| Destination | 1,010 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $36,253 | $61,445 | $65,995 | $67,495 | $72,345 | $72,595 |
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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: $24,822 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,417 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Touring | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 182hp H4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT-7 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $36,253 | $61,445 | $65,995 | $67,495 | $72,345 | $72,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -370 | -370 | -370 | -370 | -1,020 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,253 | $61,075 | $65,625 | $67,125 | $71,975 | $71,575 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,550 | $6,050 | $10,900 | $10,500 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2020 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | Touring | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $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 | |||||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $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 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Compass | $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 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $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 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $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 | |
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,625 | $8,995 | $8,995 | $8,995 | $8,995 | $9,645 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $370 | $370 | $370 | $370 | $1,020 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -344 | -344 | -344 | -344 | -948 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2020 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.4 in | 35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.1 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 |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
| 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 |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 29% |
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 |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
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 |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 41% |
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