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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: $31,948 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||||
| Difference: $26,597 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,423 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||||
| Difference: $25,162 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | sDrive35i | xDrive35i | xDrive35d | xDrive50i | M |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $27,995 | $29,995 | $53,900 | $56,200 | $57,700 | $70,100 | $98,700 |
| Base Invoice | $26,186 | $28,084 | $50,270 | $52,385 | $53,765 | $65,170 | $91,485 |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | 453 | 453 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,600 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | 340 | 340 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,335 | 1,335 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | 2,320 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | |||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 3,228 | 2,860 | 3,650 | 3,650 | 3,650 | 150 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,512 | 2,236 | 3,320 | 3,320 | 3,320 | 135 | 0 |
| Destination | 725 | 725 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $31,948 | $33,580 | $58,545 | $60,845 | $62,345 | $71,245 | $99,695 |
| Total Invoice | $29,423 | $31,045 | $54,585 | $56,700 | $58,080 | $66,300 | $92,480 |
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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: $22,962 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,773 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | sDrive35i | xDrive35i | 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 | 255hp I6 D | 445hp V8 | 567hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 285/35-21 |
| Total Price | $31,948 | $33,580 | $58,545 | $60,845 | $62,345 | $71,245 | $99,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -175 | -3,635 | -5,585 | -5,585 | -5,810 | -10,285 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,948 | $33,405 | $54,910 | $55,260 | $56,760 | $65,435 | $89,410 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,457 | $0 | $350 | $1,850 | $10,525 | $34,500 |
| Total Invoice | $29,423 | $31,045 | $54,585 | $56,700 | $58,080 | $66,300 | $92,480 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -162 | -3,389 | -5,205 | -5,203 | -5,407 | -9,541 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,423 | $30,883 | $51,196 | $51,495 | $52,877 | $60,893 | $82,939 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,460 | $0 | $299 | $1,681 | $9,697 | $31,743 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | sDrive35i | xDrive35i | 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 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $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 | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,810 | $4,985 | $8,445 | $10,395 | $10,395 | $10,620 | $15,095 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $175 | $3,635 | $5,585 | $5,585 | $5,810 | $10,285 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -162 | -3,389 | -5,205 | -5,203 | -5,407 | -9,541 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | X5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 115.5 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 193.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 76.3 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 69.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 4,681 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 22.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 60.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 66.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1125 | 56% |
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