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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: $34,718

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $22,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,263

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $20,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5X5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $47,600 $51,300 $56,300 $85,500
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $43,970 $47,375 $51,975 $78,840
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230        
Cargo area partition net 65 65        
Universal garage door opener 120 120        
Door sill trim plates 53 53        
Technology Package     2,800 2,800 2,800  
Premium Package     3,400 3,400 2,200  
Roof rails     100 100 100  
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150
Heated front seats     500 500 500  
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Driver Assistance Package           1,800
Power liftgate           500
Wood trim           0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149        
Cargo area partition net 42 42        
Universal garage door opener 78 78        
Door sill trim plates 34 34        
Technology Package     2,550 2,550 2,550  
Premium Package     3,095 3,095 2,000  
Roof rails     90 90 90  
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135 135
Heated front seats     455 455 455  
Proximity key     910 910 910 910
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Driver Assistance Package           1,640
Power liftgate           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 713 713 8,550 8,550 7,350 3,800
Options (change) 461 461 7,785 7,785 6,690 3,460
Destination 915 915 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,800 0 0
Total Price $34,718 $37,718 $57,025 $58,925 $64,525 $90,175
Total Invoice $32,263 $35,051 $52,630 $54,235 $59,540 $83,175

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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: $23,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,199
Model Year201820182010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5X5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$34,718$37,718$57,025$58,925$64,525$90,175
Adjustments for Features-895-1,195000-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,823$36,523$57,025$58,925$64,525$86,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$1,900$7,500$29,950
Total Invoice$32,263$35,051$52,630$54,235$59,540$83,175
Adjustments for Features-832-1,111000-2,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$33,940$52,630$54,235$59,540$80,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$1,605$6,910$27,593

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year201820182010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5X5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10    
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Backup collision intervention$150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Terrain selector$200$200    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails     $250
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    
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
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$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers     $50
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   $100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$9,200$9,500$8,305$8,305$8,305$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$1,195$0$0$0$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-832-1,111000-2,952

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182010
ModelForesterX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in115.5 in
Length180.9 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in76.1 in
Height66.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.4,917 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested117589%
Total Not Requested15011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested117589%
Total Not Requested15011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested117589%
Total Not Requested15011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested119075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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