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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $23,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $21,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim528i535i550i2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Premium Package 1,800 1,800        
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   2,000 2,000 2,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500      
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Folding second row seats 475 475 475      
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Limited Package       5,000    
Universal garage door opener       77 77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183  
Premium Package 1,640 1,640        
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   1,830 1,823 1,822
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475      
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Folding second row seats 430 430 430      
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Limited Package       4,538    
Universal garage door opener       50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119  
Options (change) 7,925 7,925 3,675 7,260 2,260 2,077
Options (change) 7,230 7,230 3,360 6,537 1,992 1,872
Destination 875 875 875 695 695 695
Total Price $53,850 $58,900 $64,750 $30,250 $34,550 $34,867
Total Invoice $49,750 $54,395 $59,820 $28,252 $32,054 $32,491

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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: $22,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,556
Model Year201120112011200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim528i535i550i2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8M5M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$53,850$58,900$64,750$30,250$34,550$34,867
Adjustments for Features-1,020-1,720-2,1200-125-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,830$57,180$62,630$30,250$34,425$33,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,800$0$4,175$3,492
Total Invoice$49,750$54,395$59,820$28,252$32,054$32,491
Adjustments for Features-942-1,588-1,9590-116-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,808$52,807$57,861$28,252$31,938$31,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,999$9,053$0$3,686$3,191

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120112011200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim528i535i550i2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
5-speed manual   $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Roof rack   $300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100 
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25$25
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,895$7,595$7,995$5,875$6,000$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$1,720$2,120$0$125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-942-1,588-1,9590-116-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112009
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.9 in105.1 in
Length193.1 in188.7 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.466.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested272547%
Total Not Requested310053%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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