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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,772

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $21,043

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,276

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $18,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim525i530i550iM5LimitedSeries.Blue
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $27,695 $29,490
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $26,298 $27,968
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800   800 800    
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Premium Package   1,800        
Rear spoiler       0    
Wood trim       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         207 207
Universal garage door opener         75 75
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640      
Xenon HID headlights 730   730 730    
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Premium Package   1,640        
Rear spoiler       0    
Wood trim       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         134 134
Universal garage door opener         49 49
Options (change) 6,620 6,170 5,170 2,870 282 282
Options (change) 6,025 5,615 4,705 2,610 183 183
Destination 695 695 695 695 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0
Total Price $49,815 $53,665 $63,265 $87,765 $28,772 $30,567
Total Invoice $45,575 $49,080 $57,815 $80,375 $27,276 $28,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,998
Model Year200620062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim525i530i550iM5LimitedSeries.Blue
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$49,815$53,665$63,265$87,765$28,772$30,567
Adjustments for Features-2,515-3,215-3,615-6,63000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,300$50,450$59,650$81,135$28,772$30,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$12,350$33,835$0$1,795
Total Invoice$45,575$49,080$57,815$80,375$27,276$28,946
Adjustments for Features-2,301-2,940-3,304-6,07200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,274$46,140$54,511$74,303$27,276$28,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,866$11,237$31,029$0$1,670

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year200620062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim525i530i550iM5LimitedSeries.Blue
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150$150
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Body kit (gray/black)     $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, remote   $200  
HD radio    $50$50
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0$0 $0$0
Headlight washers   $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$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, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Wheels, dark finish     $0
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,815$5,215$8,230$1,600$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$3,215$3,615$6,630$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,301-2,940-3,304-6,07200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesBRZ
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in101.2 in
Length191.1 in166.7 in
Width72.7 in69.9 in
Height57.8 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Series.Blue

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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