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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: $34,600

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,187

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $26,328

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $55,200 $57,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $50,965 $53,265 $59,245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Convenience Package     3,875 3,775  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250  
App support     250 250 250
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150
Lane departure warning       950 950
Premium Package 2         2,125
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Convenience Package     3,525 3,435  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230  
App support     230 230 230
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135
Lane departure warning       865 865
Premium Package 2         1,935
Options (change) 595 595 7,275 8,125 6,225
Options (change) 385 385 6,625 7,400 5,670
Destination 915 915 925 925 925
Total Price $34,600 $37,600 $63,400 $66,750 $71,350
Total Invoice $32,187 $34,975 $58,515 $61,590 $65,840

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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: $27,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,994
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$34,600$37,600$63,400$66,750$71,350
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,445-1,745-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,600$37,300$61,955$65,005$69,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$3,050$7,950
Total Invoice$32,187$34,975$58,515$61,590$65,840
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,334-1,610-1,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,187$34,696$57,181$59,980$64,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$2,799$7,326

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$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 tray$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
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   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Cornering lights  $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   
Total Value of Features$8,750$9,050$10,195$10,495$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,445$1,745$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,334-1,610-1,333

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182013
ModelForesterX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in115.5 in
Length180.9 in191.2 in
Width70.7 in76.1 in
Height66.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107547%
Total Not Requested121553%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested047%
Total Not Requested053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107547%
Total Not Requested121553%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested047%
Total Not Requested053%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested120077%

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