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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: $29,673

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $26,722

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,698

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $23,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelForesterX5
Trim2.5 XT Limited4.4i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $53,600
Base Invoice $26,116 $48,955
Rear spoiler 353  
4-speed automatic 800  
Cold Weather Package   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,350
Rear spoiler 230  
4-speed automatic 727  
Cold Weather Package   685
Panoramic sunroof   1,230
Options (change) 1,153 2,100
Options (change) 957 1,915
Destination 625 695
Total Price $29,673 $56,395
Total Invoice $27,698 $51,565

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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: $22,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,757
Model Year20072006
ModelForesterX5
Trim2.5 XT Limited4.4i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4315hp V8
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$29,673$56,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,673$51,900
Total Invoice$27,698$51,565
Adjustments for Features0-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,698$47,455

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20072006
ModelForesterX5
Trim2.5 XT Limited4.4i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$5,470$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,110

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20072006
ModelForesterX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in111.0 in
Length176.6 in183.7 in
Width68.3 in73.7 in
Height65.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,927 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft354.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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