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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,000

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $29,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,953

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $27,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim540iWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,450 $28,995
Base Invoice $53,180 $27,309
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated front seats 500  
AWD 2,300  
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   195
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Heated front seats 455  
AWD 2,140  
Universal garage door opener   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   127
Navigation system   1,737
Options (change) 3,650 2,280
Options (change) 3,380 1,919
Destination 995 725
Total Price $61,095 $32,000
Total Invoice $57,555 $29,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,172
Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim540iWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6265hp H4
TransmissionT8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$61,095$32,000
Adjustments for Features-6,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,270$32,000
Total Invoice$57,555$29,953
Adjustments for Features-6,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,125$29,953

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim540iWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,170$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in103.1 in
Length194.6 in180.3 in
Width73.5 in68.5 in
Height58.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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