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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: $33,874

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $30,271

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,387

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5X5X5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $63,500 $73,800
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $59,735 $69,315
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400          
Universal garage door opener 74 74          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198          
Cargo cover 182 182          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200          
Premium Tier     1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,600
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150   150
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087          
Universal garage door opener 48 48          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128          
Cargo cover 118 118          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130          
Premium Tier     1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,470
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140   140
Options (change) 3,054 3,054 6,200 6,200 6,200 6,050 2,950
Options (change) 2,511 2,511 5,710 5,710 5,710 5,570 2,715
Destination 825 825 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,668 0
Total Price $33,874 $36,874 $64,145 $66,445 $67,945 $65,877 $77,745
Total Invoice $31,387 $34,172 $60,350 $62,490 $63,885 $61,632 $73,025

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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: $26,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,809
Model Year2014201420182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5X5X5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$33,874$36,874$64,145$66,445$67,945$65,877$77,745
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,260-5,210-5,210-5,810-6,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,874$36,674$60,885$61,235$62,735$60,067$70,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$818$1,168$2,668$0$10,768
Total Invoice$31,387$34,172$60,350$62,490$63,885$61,632$73,025
Adjustments for Features0-185-3,067-4,900-4,899-5,436-6,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,387$33,987$57,283$57,590$58,986$56,196$66,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$1,087$1,394$2,790$0$10,339

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year2014201420182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5X5X5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25     
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system      $500
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
Around view cameras      $500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Lane sway warning$25$25     
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Terrain selector$200$200     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera      $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 with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger     $0 
9 kWh battery pack     $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$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
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350 
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 
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
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 
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$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,660$6,860$9,920$11,870$11,870$12,470$13,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,260$5,210$5,210$5,810$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-3,067-4,900-4,899-5,436-6,490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in115.5 in
Length180.9 in193.2 in
Width70.7 in76.3 in
Height66.4 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.0 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 system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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 system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested65032%
Total Not Requested140068%

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