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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $43,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,206

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $41,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
Model5-Series5-SeriesImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimM550iM5WRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,400 $102,600 $29,095 $37,445
Base Invoice $68,940 $96,100 $27,405 $35,379
Temporary spare tire 150      
Heated front seats 500      
Wood trim 0 0    
Sunroof   0    
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165
Temporary spare tire 140      
Heated front seats 455      
Wood trim 0 0    
Sunroof   0    
Navigation system     888 888
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107
Options (change) 650 0 1,250 1,250
Options (change) 595 0 1,051 1,051
Destination 995 995 750 750
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $75,045 $104,595 $31,095 $39,445
Total Invoice $70,530 $98,095 $29,206 $37,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,103
Model Year2018201820122012
Model5-Series5-SeriesImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimM550iM5WRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine456hp V8600hp V8265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT8T8M5M6
DrivetrainAWD4WDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19275/40-19235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$75,045$104,595$31,095$39,445
Adjustments for Features-10,875-12,7250-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,170$91,870$31,095$37,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,700$0$6,700
Total Invoice$70,530$98,095$29,206$37,180
Adjustments for Features-10,221-11,9340-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,309$86,161$29,206$35,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,852$0$6,419

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

Model Year2018201820122012
Model5-Series5-SeriesImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimM550iM5WRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
4WD $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Gesture control system $100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,320$16,170$3,445$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,875$12,725$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,221-11,9340-1,555

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

Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in104.1 in
Length194.6 in180.3 in
Width73.5 in68.5 in
Height58.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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