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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: $34,446

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $32,899

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,925

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $31,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5X5X5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $56,600 $58,900 $60,400 $63,200 $73,650
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $53,320 $55,455 $56,850 $59,455 $69,175
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595 1,595          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199          
Universal garage door opener 76 76          
Cargo cover 182 182          
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package     1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Premium Package     2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
LED headlights     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700 700  
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150   150
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366 1,366          
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129          
Universal garage door opener 49 49          
Cargo cover 118 118          
Driver Assistance Plus     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driver Assistance Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Premium Package     2,485 2,485 2,485 2,485  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
LED headlights     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645 645  
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140   140
Options (change) 2,276 2,276 9,750 9,750 9,750 9,600 4,950
Options (change) 1,807 1,807 8,980 8,980 8,980 8,840 4,560
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,668 0
Total Price $34,446 $37,446 $67,345 $69,645 $71,145 $69,127 $79,595
Total Invoice $31,925 $34,710 $63,295 $65,430 $66,825 $64,622 $74,730

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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: $30,036
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,355
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
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)225/55-18225/55-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$34,446$37,446$67,345$69,645$71,145$69,127$79,595
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,995-3,945-3,945-4,645-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,446$37,146$65,350$65,700$67,200$64,482$75,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$868$1,218$2,718$0$10,643
Total Invoice$31,925$34,710$63,295$65,430$66,825$64,622$74,730
Adjustments for Features0-278-1,875-3,706-3,705-4,342-4,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,925$34,432$61,420$61,724$63,120$60,280$70,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,507$1,140$1,444$2,840$0$10,253

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
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$100     
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25     
PIN Code Access$10$10     
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
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500$500
Backup collision intervention$150$150     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200     
Lane sway warning$25$25     
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Terrain selector$200$200     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100     
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Wide-view front camera  $150$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 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
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound      $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75 
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 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$7,200$7,500$9,195$11,145$11,145$11,845$11,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,995$3,945$3,945$4,645$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-1,875-3,706-3,705-4,342-4,197

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20172017
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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested227585%
Total Not Requested40015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested227582%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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