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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: $33,540

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $27,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,236

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
Model5-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim530i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $51,400 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $46,955 $28,473 $31,227
Premium Package 2,100    
Navigation system 1,800    
Satellite radio 595    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Heated second row seats 350    
Cold Weather Package 900    
Proximity key 1,000    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295 2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Premium Package 1,910    
Navigation system 1,640    
Satellite radio 540    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000    
Heated second row seats 320    
Cold Weather Package 820    
Proximity key 910    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Options (change) 8,945 2,295 3,090
Options (change) 8,140 1,913 2,576
Destination 695 850 850
Total Price $61,040 $33,540 $37,335
Total Invoice $55,790 $31,236 $34,653

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,573
Model Year200620162016
Model5-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim530i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine255hp I6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$61,040$33,540$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-20-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,040$33,520$34,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445
Total Invoice$55,790$31,236$34,653
Adjustments for Features0-19-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,790$31,217$32,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,236

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620162016
Model5-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim530i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,580$7,600$9,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19-2,200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.6 in108.1 in
Length191.2 in189.6 in
Width72.7 in72.4 in
Height58.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
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 Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

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