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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: $30,200

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $30,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $28,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
Model5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim535i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,400 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $51,150 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Premium Package 2,500      
Navigation system 1,900   2,000 2,000
Heated front seats 500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183  
Limited Package   2,700    
Stability control   300    
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77
Premium Package 2,275      
Navigation system 1,730   1,822 1,822
Heated front seats 455      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119  
Limited Package   2,426    
Stability control   275    
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50
Options (change) 4,900 3,260 2,260 2,077
Options (change) 4,460 2,870 1,991 1,872
Destination 825 645 645 645
Total Price $61,125 $30,200 $33,900 $34,217
Total Invoice $56,435 $28,174 $31,431 $31,867

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,035
Model Year2009200820082008
Model5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim535i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionM6T4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$61,125$30,200$33,900$34,217
Adjustments for Features-2,840-4250-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,285$29,775$33,900$33,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,125$3,317
Total Invoice$56,435$28,174$31,431$31,867
Adjustments for Features-2,622-3960-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,813$27,778$31,431$30,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,653$3,041

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2009200820082008
Model5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim535i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$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$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,705$6,290$5,865$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$425$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,622-3960-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.6 in105.1 in
Length191.2 in188.7 in
Width72.7 in69.7 in
Height58.7 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.5 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 Headroom37.6 in39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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