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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $16,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,041

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $14,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutback
Trim525i530i550iM53.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $30,295
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $28,258
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Premium Sound Package 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Premium Package 2,000 1,800      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800   2,000
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Rear spoiler       0 380
Wood trim       0  
Universal garage door opener         77
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Premium Sound Package 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Premium Package 1,820 1,640      
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640   1,823
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Rear spoiler       0 285
Wood trim       0  
Universal garage door opener         50
Options (change) 6,575 6,375 4,575 475 2,457
Options (change) 5,985 5,805 4,165 430 2,158
Destination 695 695 695 695 625
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $49,770 $53,870 $62,670 $85,370 $33,377
Total Invoice $45,535 $49,270 $57,275 $78,195 $31,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,728
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,736
Model Year20062006200620062007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutback
Trim525i530i550iM53.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10245hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13420, 13420, 13420, 13100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$49,770$53,870$62,670$85,370$33,377
Adjustments for Features0-650-400-2,965-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,770$53,220$62,270$82,405$32,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$12,500$32,635$0
Total Invoice$45,535$49,270$57,275$78,195$31,041
Adjustments for Features0-594-366-2,716-1,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,535$48,676$56,909$75,479$29,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,141$11,374$29,944$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062006200620062007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutback
Trim525i530i550iM53.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
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
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, 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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,240$3,890$3,640$6,205$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$400$2,965$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-594-366-2,716-1,242

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062007
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length191.1 in186.2 in
Width72.7 in69.7 in
Height57.8 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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