Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2006 BMW X5 BMW X5 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5 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.

Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,002

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $62,523

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $57,585

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterX5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $88,850
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $81,920
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Temporary spare tire     150
Wood trim     0
CD changer, remote     600
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Temporary spare tire     135
Wood trim     0
CD changer, remote     545
Options (change) 482 623 750
Options (change) 314 405 680
Destination 625 625 925
Total Price $28,002 $29,143 $90,525
Total Invoice $25,940 $27,035 $83,525

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or BMW X5 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,708
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,455
Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterX5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4555hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16275/40-20
Total Price$28,002$29,143$90,525
Adjustments for Features-9000-9,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,102$29,143$80,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$25,940$27,035$83,525
Adjustments for Features-8340-8,964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,106$27,035$74,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterX5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,720$4,820$14,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-8,964

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20062013
ModelForesterX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in115.5 in
Length176.6 in191.2 in
Width68.3 in76.1 in
Height65.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.021.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft361.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.