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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: $30,680

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $27,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,222

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $25,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5X5X5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $87,250
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $80,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183          
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432          
iPod integration 223 223          
Bodyside moldings 238 238          
Cargo cover 166 166          
Rear spoiler 367            
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Universal garage door opener 82 82          
Cargo area partition net 46 46          
Satellite radio 453 453          
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150 150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350 350
Wood trim             0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119          
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324          
iPod integration 145 145          
Bodyside moldings 155 155          
Cargo cover 108 108          
Rear spoiler 275            
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Universal garage door opener 54 54          
Cargo area partition net 30 30          
Satellite radio 340 340          
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135 135 135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320 320
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 3,990 3,623 2,400 2,400 2,400 500 500
Options (change) 3,197 2,925 2,185 2,185 2,185 455 455
Destination 695 695 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $30,680 $32,513 $58,495 $60,995 $59,995 $65,595 $88,645
Total Invoice $28,222 $30,029 $54,045 $56,345 $55,425 $60,595 $81,800

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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: $22,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,069
Model Year2009200920122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5X5X5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8T8T6T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$30,680$32,513$58,495$60,995$59,995$65,595$88,645
Adjustments for Features0-235-5,145-5,245-4,945-5,145-6,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,680$32,278$53,350$55,750$55,050$60,450$81,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$2,400$1,700$7,100$28,485
Total Invoice$28,222$30,029$54,045$56,345$55,425$60,595$81,800
Adjustments for Features0-217-4,754-4,845-4,568-4,753-6,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,222$29,812$49,291$51,500$50,857$55,842$75,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0$2,209$1,566$6,551$26,225

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year2009200920122012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5X5X5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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$350$350$350$350
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails      $250
Cargo area partition net$40$40    $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs      $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  $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0$0 
Hood scoop $100     
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$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$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$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$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Compass$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,535$10,445$10,545$10,245$10,445$12,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$5,145$5,245$4,945$5,145$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-217-4,754-4,845-4,568-4,753-6,284

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in115.5 in
Length179.5 in191.2 in
Width70.1 in76.1 in
Height65.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 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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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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