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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: $33,521 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $29,124 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,073 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $27,242 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | sDrive35i | xDrive35i | xDrive35d | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $30,095 | $33,095 | $53,900 | $56,200 | $57,700 | $70,100 |
| Base Invoice | $28,144 | $30,927 | $50,270 | $52,385 | $53,765 | $65,170 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | ||||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,895 | 1,895 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | ||||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,638 | 1,638 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | 2,320 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,576 | 2,576 | 7,750 | 7,750 | 7,750 | 3,250 |
| Options (change) | 2,079 | 2,079 | 7,050 | 7,050 | 7,050 | 2,955 |
| Destination | 850 | 850 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $33,521 | $36,521 | $62,645 | $64,945 | $66,445 | $74,345 |
| Total Invoice | $31,073 | $33,856 | $58,315 | $60,430 | $61,810 | $69,120 |
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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: $25,564 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,928 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | sDrive35i | xDrive35i | xDrive35d | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 300hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 445hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $33,521 | $36,521 | $62,645 | $64,945 | $66,445 | $74,345 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -200 | -3,560 | -5,510 | -5,510 | -5,385 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,521 | $36,321 | $59,085 | $59,435 | $60,935 | $68,960 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $350 | $1,850 | $9,875 |
| Total Invoice | $31,073 | $33,856 | $58,315 | $60,430 | $61,810 | $69,120 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -185 | -3,314 | -5,127 | -5,126 | -5,007 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,073 | $33,671 | $55,001 | $55,303 | $56,684 | $64,113 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,598 | $0 | $302 | $1,683 | $9,112 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | sDrive35i | xDrive35i | xDrive35d | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| CVT | $1000 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure collision mitigation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $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 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $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 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,460 | $6,660 | $10,020 | $11,970 | $11,970 | $11,845 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $200 | $3,560 | $5,510 | $5,510 | $5,385 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -185 | -3,314 | -5,127 | -5,126 | -5,007 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | X5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 115.5 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 193.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 76.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 69.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 4,681 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 60.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 66.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 3% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 57% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 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 | 1150 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 57% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 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 | 1150 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 57% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 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 | 1150 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 43% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure collision mitigation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 57% |
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