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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,253 Subaru Forester Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $29,982 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | Touring | sDrive35i | xDrive35i | xDrive35d | xDrive40e iPerformance | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $34,595 | $56,950 | $59,250 | $60,750 | $63,500 | $73,800 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |||||
| Premium Tier | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | ||
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| LED headlights | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 | ||
| M Sport Design | 4,450 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |||||
| Premium Tier | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1,060 | ||
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1,105 | |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | ||
| LED headlights | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | 175 | 175 | 175 | ||
| M Sport Design | 4,095 | |||||
| Options (change) | 648 | 8,290 | 8,290 | 8,290 | 8,140 | 7,700 |
| Options (change) | 419 | 7,635 | 7,635 | 7,635 | 7,495 | 7,090 |
| Destination | 1,010 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,668 | 0 |
| Total Price | $36,253 | $66,235 | $68,535 | $70,035 | $67,967 | $82,495 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,644 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,322 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | Touring | sDrive35i | xDrive35i | xDrive35d | xDrive40e iPerformance | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 182hp H4 | 300hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 240hp I4 PiH | 445hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT-7 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 |
| Total Price | $36,253 | $66,235 | $68,535 | $70,035 | $67,967 | $82,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,520 | -3,470 | -3,470 | -4,070 | -5,170 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,253 | $64,715 | $65,065 | $66,565 | $63,897 | $77,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $818 | $1,168 | $2,668 | $0 | $13,428 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2020 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | Touring | sDrive35i | xDrive35i | xDrive35d | xDrive40e iPerformance | xDrive50i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | |||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $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 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $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 | ||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $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 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $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 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $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 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,300 | $8,820 | $10,770 | $10,770 | $11,370 | $12,470 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,520 | $3,470 | $3,470 | $4,070 | $5,170 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,429 | -3,261 | -3,261 | -3,806 | -4,851 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2020 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | X5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 115.5 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 193.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.3 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 69.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lb. | 4,681 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 22.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 60.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.4 in | 36.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.4 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.1 ft3 | 66.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 71% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 71% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 71% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 71% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driving Assistance Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 78% |
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 51% |
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