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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: $33,929

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $29,246

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,422

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $26,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $52,100 $54,600 $58,900
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $48,130 $50,430 $54,390
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198      
Cargo cover 182 182      
Universal garage door opener 74 74      
Cargo area partition net 55 55      
Technology Package     2,800 2,800 2,800
Convenience Package     2,750 2,750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
App support     250 250 250
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150
Lane departure warning       950 950
Premium Package         2,200
iPod integration         400
Roof rails         100
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128      
Cargo cover 118 118      
Universal garage door opener 48 48      
Cargo area partition net 35 35      
Technology Package     2,550 2,550 2,550
Convenience Package     2,505 2,505  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Proximity key     910 910 910
App support     230 230 230
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135
Lane departure warning       865 865
Premium Package         2,000
iPod integration         365
Roof rails         90
Options (change) 3,109 3,109 10,200 11,150 11,100
Options (change) 2,546 2,546 9,290 10,155 10,105
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $33,929 $36,929 $63,175 $66,625 $70,875
Total Invoice $31,422 $34,207 $58,295 $61,460 $65,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,773
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$33,929$36,929$63,175$66,625$70,875
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,360-3,660-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,929$36,729$59,815$62,965$67,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$3,150$8,075
Total Invoice$31,422$34,207$58,295$61,460$65,370
Adjustments for Features0-185-3,100-3,376-2,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,422$34,022$55,195$58,084$62,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$2,889$7,422

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,160$7,360$10,520$10,820$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,360$3,660$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-3,100-3,376-2,753

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142011
ModelForesterX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in115.5 in
Length180.9 in191.2 in
Width70.7 in76.1 in
Height66.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.421.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72544%
Total Not Requested91556%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested99049%
Total Not Requested102551%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72544%
Total Not Requested91556%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested99049%
Total Not Requested102551%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72544%
Total Not Requested91556%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested99061%
Total Not Requested62539%

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