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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: $24,848

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,997

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $22,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLimitedSeries.HyperBlue
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $27,395 $27,690
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $26,019 $26,293
Premium Package 2,250          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Rearview camera 400          
Folding second row seats 475 475   475    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
App support     250 250    
Universal garage door opener         75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         207 207
Premium Package 2,050          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Rearview camera 365          
Folding second row seats 430 430   430    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
App support     230 230    
Universal garage door opener         49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         134 134
Options (change) 5,525 2,875 2,650 2,575 282 282
Options (change) 5,030 2,615 2,415 2,345 183 183
Destination 895 895 895 895 795 795
Total Price $53,320 $56,270 $64,495 $65,470 $28,472 $28,767
Total Invoice $49,255 $51,990 $59,565 $60,460 $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: $18,418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,318
Model Year201220122012201220162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLimitedSeries.HyperBlue
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$53,320$56,270$64,495$65,470$28,472$28,767
Adjustments for Features-6,430-5,380-6,120-7,02000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,890$50,890$58,375$58,450$28,472$28,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$11,485$11,560$0$295
Total Invoice$49,255$51,990$59,565$60,460$26,997$27,271
Adjustments for Features-5,940-4,971-5,652-6,48300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,315$47,019$53,913$53,977$26,997$27,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,704$10,598$10,662$0$274

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201220122012201220162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLimitedSeries.HyperBlue
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350     
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250  
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0  
Media drive  $15$15  
Navigation system  $600$600  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25  
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$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  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Interior trim, special color     $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Wheels, dark finish     $0
Total Value of Features$8,505$7,455$8,195$9,095$2,075$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,430$5,380$6,120$7,020$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,940-4,971-5,652-6,48300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122016
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

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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