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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $30,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $27,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
Model5-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim535i2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,400 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $50,230 $21,939 $26,460
Premium Package 2,500    
Navigation system 1,900 1,550 1,550
Heated front seats 500    
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Limited Package   4,400 3,400
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Premium Package 2,275    
Navigation system 1,730 1,294 1,294
Heated front seats 455    
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Limited Package   4,056 3,207
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 6,245 7,395 6,395
Options (change) 5,680 6,553 5,704
Destination 825 775 775
Total Price $61,470 $31,465 $35,465
Total Invoice $56,735 $29,267 $32,939

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,731
Model Year200820122012
Model5-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim535i2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$61,470$31,465$35,465
Adjustments for Features-2,9650-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,505$31,465$34,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$56,735$29,267$32,939
Adjustments for Features-2,7370-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,998$29,267$32,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,790

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820122012
Model5-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim535i2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,005$5,040$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7370-882

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082012
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.6 in107.9 in
Length191.2 in188.2 in
Width72.7 in71.7 in
Height58.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested320074%
Total Not Requested114026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%

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