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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: $28,472

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $23,428

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,997

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $20,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim528i535i550iLimitedSeries.HyperBlue
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $27,395 $27,690
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $26,019 $26,293
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
App support     250    
Rearview camera     400    
Universal garage door opener       75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       207 207
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
App support     230    
Rearview camera     365    
Universal garage door opener       49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       134 134
Options (change) 5,975 5,075 3,375 282 282
Options (change) 5,440 4,620 3,075 183 183
Destination 875 875 875 795 795
Total Price $51,900 $56,050 $64,450 $28,472 $28,767
Total Invoice $47,960 $51,785 $59,535 $26,997 $27,271

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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: $18,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,292
Model Year20112011201120162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim528i535i550iLimitedSeries.HyperBlue
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$51,900$56,050$64,450$28,472$28,767
Adjustments for Features-5,055-5,055-6,39500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,845$50,995$58,055$28,472$28,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$11,210$0$295
Total Invoice$47,960$51,785$59,535$26,997$27,271
Adjustments for Features-4,671-4,670-5,90700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,289$47,115$53,628$26,997$27,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,826$10,339$0$274

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20112011201120162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim528i535i550iLimitedSeries.HyperBlue
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
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  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive  $15  
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$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  
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, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Total Value of Features$6,755$6,755$8,095$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,055$5,055$6,395$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,671-4,670-5,90700

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesBRZ
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in101.2 in
Length193.1 in166.7 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Series.HyperBlue

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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