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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: $32,236

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $28,264

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,610

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $26,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013201320132013
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5X5X5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $88,850
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $81,920
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185          
Bodyside moldings 240 240          
Cargo cover 166 166          
Rear spoiler 368            
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453          
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363          
Navigation system 1,600 1,600          
Universal garage door opener 93 93          
Cargo area partition net 48 48          
Convenience Package     3,875 3,775      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350 350
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150 150
Premium Package         3,600    
Driver Assistance Package             1,900
Wood trim             0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120          
Bodyside moldings 156 156          
Cargo cover 108 108          
Rear spoiler 276            
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340          
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272          
Navigation system 1,335 1,335          
Universal garage door opener 61 61          
Cargo area partition net 31 31          
Convenience Package     3,525 3,435      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320 320
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135 135 135
Premium Package         3,275    
Driver Assistance Package             1,730
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 3,516 3,148 4,375 4,275 4,100 500 2,400
Options (change) 2,699 2,423 3,980 3,890 3,730 455 2,185
Destination 725 725 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $32,236 $33,868 $60,500 $62,900 $61,725 $65,625 $92,175
Total Invoice $29,610 $31,232 $55,870 $58,080 $57,000 $60,625 $85,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,669
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,093
Model Year2011201120132013201320132013
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5X5X5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringxDrive35i 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$32,236$33,868$60,500$62,900$61,725$65,625$92,175
Adjustments for Features0-175-5,595-5,695-5,095-4,045-7,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,236$33,693$54,905$57,205$56,630$61,580$84,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$2,300$1,725$6,675$30,060
Total Invoice$29,610$31,232$55,870$58,080$57,000$60,625$85,030
Adjustments for Features0-161-5,167-5,259-4,705-3,737-6,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,610$31,071$50,703$52,821$52,295$56,888$78,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,461$0$2,118$1,592$6,185$27,676

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year2011201120132013201320132013
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5X5X5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringxDrive35i 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 door closers  $300$300   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500 $500
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200     
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$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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents     $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125  
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 
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
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$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 headlights      $200
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$0$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
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   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat      $150
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 release, second row seats$50$50     
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$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $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$5,475$10,895$10,995$10,395$9,345$12,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$5,595$5,695$5,095$4,045$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-5,167-5,259-4,705-3,737-6,651

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112013
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested159069%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested159069%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70035%
Total Not Requested129065%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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