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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.
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Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,665 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $29,910 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,229 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $27,346 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $52,100 | $54,600 | $58,900 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $48,130 | $50,430 | $54,390 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | 65 | 65 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | ||
| Convenience Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 900 | 900 | 900 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 750 | 750 | 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 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| App support | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 950 | 950 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,200 | ||||
| iPod integration | 400 | ||||
| Roof rails | 100 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | 42 | 42 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Convenience Package | 2,505 | 2,505 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 820 | 820 | 820 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 685 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| App support | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 135 | 135 | 135 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 865 | 865 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | ||||
| iPod integration | 365 | ||||
| Roof rails | 90 | ||||
| Options (change) | 660 | 660 | 11,600 | 12,550 | 12,500 |
| Options (change) | 427 | 427 | 10,570 | 11,435 | 11,385 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $34,665 | $37,665 | $64,575 | $68,025 | $72,275 |
| Total Invoice | $32,229 | $35,017 | $59,575 | $62,740 | $66,650 |
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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: $28,440 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,990 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 300hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 275/40-20 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $34,665 | $37,665 | $64,575 | $68,025 | $72,275 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -1,470 | -1,770 | -1,095 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,665 | $37,365 | $63,105 | $66,255 | $71,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $3,150 | $8,075 |
| Total Invoice | $32,229 | $35,017 | $59,575 | $62,740 | $66,650 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -279 | -1,356 | -1,632 | -1,010 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,229 | $34,738 | $58,219 | $61,108 | $65,640 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $0 | $2,889 | $7,421 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | xDrive50i |
| Body | 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 | ||
| 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 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | $8,750 | $9,050 | $10,220 | $10,520 | $9,845 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $1,470 | $1,770 | $1,095 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -279 | -1,356 | -1,632 | -1,010 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | X5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 115.5 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 191.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 69.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 4,961 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 60.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.4 | 21.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 7% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 665 | 41% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1190 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 41% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 7% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 665 | 41% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1190 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 41% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 7% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Around view cameras | 500 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 665 | 41% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 300 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1190 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 26% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
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