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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: $35,645

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $16,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020200620062006
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5
TrimLimitedTouring3.0i4.4i4.8is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $42,500 $53,600 $71,100
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Premium Package     3,400 2,500  
Cold Weather Package     750 750  
Auto-dimming mirrors     350    
Rear Climate Package     600 400  
Xenon HID headlights     800    
Heated steering wheel     150 150  
Navigation system     1,800 1,800 1,800
Obstacle detection, rear     700    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Premium Package     3,095 2,275  
Cold Weather Package     685 685  
Auto-dimming mirrors     320    
Rear Climate Package     545 365  
Xenon HID headlights     730    
Heated steering wheel     135 135  
Navigation system     1,640 1,640 1,640
Obstacle detection, rear     635    
Options (change) 3,540 595 8,550 5,600 1,800
Options (change) 2,883 385 7,785 5,100 1,640
Destination 1,010 1,010 695 695 695
Total Price $35,645 $36,200 $51,745 $59,895 $73,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,084
Model Year20202020200620062006
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5
TrimLimitedTouring3.0i4.4i4.8is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4182hp H4225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 10?, 10300, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/65-17255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$35,645$36,200$51,745$59,895$73,595
Adjustments for Features-2,975-3,7350-1,300-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,670$32,465$51,745$58,595$71,520
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0$6,850$19,775

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20202020200620062006
ModelForesterForesterX5X5X5
TrimLimitedTouring3.0i4.4i4.8is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
PIN Code Access $10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Proximity key $250   
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 
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
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Cassette player  $50$50$50
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150
Power release, second row seats $50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$9,640$10,400$6,665$7,965$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$3,735$0$1,300$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-325-1440-1,188-1,895

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5

Model Year20202006
ModelForesterX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in111.0 in
Length182.1 in183.7 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height67.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft354.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested100023%
Total Not Requested337577%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested120047%
Total Not Requested135053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested27555%
Total Not Requested22545%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested135069%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Total Requested27569%
Total Not Requested12531%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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