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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: $35,695

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $26,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,276

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $23,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
Model5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim530i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $51,400 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $46,955 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
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        
Obstacle detection, rear 700        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   2,085      
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        
Obstacle detection, rear 635        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,738      
Options (change) 9,645 2,085 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,775 1,738 0 0 0
Destination 695 915 915 915 915
Total Price $61,740 $35,695 $36,310 $37,405 $39,605
Total Invoice $56,425 $33,276 $33,979 $35,026 $37,004

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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: $29,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,058
Model Year20062018201820182018
Model5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim530i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine255hp I6175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$61,740$35,695$36,310$37,405$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,120-70-3,170-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,740$32,575$36,240$34,235$36,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,665$1,660$3,860
Total Invoice$56,425$33,276$33,979$35,026$37,004
Adjustments for Features0-2,909-66-2,968-2,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,425$30,367$33,913$32,058$34,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,546$1,691$3,675

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018201820182018
Model5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim530i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850$850
Cruise control  $150  
Heated steering wheel$100  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25 $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150 $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200 $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 $200$200
Lane departure warning $200 $200$200
Lane sway warning $25 $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo organizer$100    
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rack $300$300  
Roof rails$250  $250$250
Ski sack$50    
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Residual heat$50    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation app  $50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 $0$0
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Headlight washers$50    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$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$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,530$11,650$8,600$11,700$11,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,120$70$3,170$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,909-66-2,968-2,962

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.6 in108.1 in
Length191.2 in189.9 in
Width72.7 in72.4 in
Height58.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,623 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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested172544%
Total Not Requested222556%

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