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Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $39,332

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $36,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterX5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $68,200
Base Invoice $26,005 $62,925
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
4-speed automatic 800  
Temporary spare tire   150
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
4-speed automatic 728  
Temporary spare tire   135
Options (change) 1,423 150
Options (change) 1,133 135
Destination 625 925
Total Price $29,943 $69,275
Total Invoice $27,763 $63,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,394
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterX5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4445hp V8
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG14/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/55-18
Total Price$29,943$69,275
Adjustments for Features0-8,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,943$60,800
Total Invoice$27,763$63,985
Adjustments for Features0-7,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,763$56,157

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterX5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
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 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,345$13,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,828

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in115.5 in
Length176.6 in193.2 in
Width68.3 in76.3 in
Height65.0 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.5,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft366.0 ft3

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