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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: $28,265

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $24,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $21,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBRZ
Trim528i535i550iM5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900 $27,495
Base Invoice $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $77,370 $26,112
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
HD radio 350 350 350 350  
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
HD radio 315 315 315 315  
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 7,470 6,670 5,220 2,820 0
Options (change) 6,795 6,065 4,745 2,560 0
Destination 825 825 825 825 770
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $52,895 $57,295 $64,845 $90,545 $28,265
Total Invoice $48,830 $52,885 $59,845 $83,755 $26,882

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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: $21,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,703
Model Year20082008200820082013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBRZ
Trim528i535i550iM5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10200hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$52,895$57,295$64,845$90,545$28,265
Adjustments for Features-3,515-3,815-4,665-7,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,380$53,480$60,180$83,215$28,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$10,800$33,835$0
Total Invoice$48,830$52,885$59,845$83,755$26,882
Adjustments for Features-3,245-3,521-4,305-6,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,585$49,364$55,540$76,975$26,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,779$9,955$31,390$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20082008200820082013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBRZ
Trim528i535i550iM5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote   $200 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
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
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,415$6,265$8,930$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$3,815$4,665$7,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,245-3,521-4,305-6,7800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,506 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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