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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: $31,979

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $28,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,681

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $25,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterX5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $56,200
Base Invoice $26,409 $51,885
Cargo cover 166  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Navigation system 1,800 1,900
Satellite radio 453  
Temporary spare tire   150
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Cargo cover 108  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Navigation system 1,650 1,730
Satellite radio 340  
Temporary spare tire   135
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 3,089 3,145
Options (change) 2,577 2,860
Destination 695 825
Total Price $31,979 $60,170
Total Invoice $29,681 $55,570

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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: $25,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,271
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterX5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4350hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$31,979$60,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,979$57,335
Total Invoice$29,681$55,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,681$52,952

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterX5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,345$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,618

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in115.5 in
Length179.5 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in76.1 in
Height65.9 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.5,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.521.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft361.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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