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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,680 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||||
| Difference: $25,945 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,222 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||||
| Difference: $24,108 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,195 | $52,100 | $54,600 | $51,800 | $58,900 | $85,700 |
| Base Invoice | $24,330 | $26,409 | $48,130 | $50,430 | $47,855 | $54,390 | $79,045 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | 432 | 432 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | 238 | 238 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 367 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| iPod integration | 223 | 223 | |||||
| Cargo area partition net | 46 | 46 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,400 | ||||||
| Premium Sound Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||||
| Roof rails | 100 | 100 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | 324 | 324 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | 155 | 155 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,647 | 1,650 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | |
| iPod integration | 145 | 145 | |||||
| Cargo area partition net | 30 | 30 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 685 | 685 | 685 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,095 | ||||||
| Premium Sound Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | |||||
| Roof rails | 90 | 90 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 3,990 | 3,623 | 3,650 | 3,650 | 7,850 | 5,200 | 500 |
| Options (change) | 3,197 | 2,925 | 3,325 | 3,325 | 7,145 | 4,735 | 455 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $30,680 | $32,513 | $56,625 | $59,125 | $60,525 | $64,975 | $87,075 |
| Total Invoice | $28,222 | $30,029 | $52,330 | $54,630 | $55,875 | $60,000 | $80,375 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,225 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,670 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 300hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 400hp V8 | 555hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T8 | T8 | T6 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 255/50-19 | 275/40-20 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 275/40-20 |
| Total Price | $30,680 | $32,513 | $56,625 | $59,125 | $60,525 | $64,975 | $87,075 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -235 | -3,720 | -3,820 | -4,735 | -3,795 | -7,435 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,680 | $32,278 | $52,905 | $55,305 | $55,790 | $61,180 | $79,640 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,598 | $0 | $2,400 | $2,885 | $8,275 | $26,735 |
| Total Invoice | $28,222 | $30,029 | $52,330 | $54,630 | $55,875 | $60,000 | $80,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -217 | -3,438 | -3,530 | -4,371 | -3,504 | -6,863 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,222 | $29,812 | $48,892 | $51,100 | $51,504 | $56,496 | $73,512 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,590 | $0 | $2,208 | $2,612 | $7,604 | $24,620 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,875 | $6,110 | $9,595 | $9,695 | $10,610 | $9,670 | $13,310 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $235 | $3,720 | $3,820 | $4,735 | $3,795 | $7,435 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -217 | -3,438 | -3,530 | -4,371 | -3,504 | -6,863 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | X5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 115.5 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 191.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 69.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 4,961 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 60.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 21.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1340 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1525 | 53% |
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 63% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 63% |
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