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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $30,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $27,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim550i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $60,200 $28,295
Base Invoice $55,585 $26,460
Folding second row seats 475  
Rearview camera 400  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
AWD 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Navigation system   1,550
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Folding second row seats 430  
Rearview camera 365  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Navigation system   1,294
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 4,425 6,395
Options (change) 4,050 5,704
Destination 875 775
Total Price $65,500 $35,465
Total Invoice $60,510 $32,939

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,257
Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim550i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine400hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$65,500$35,465
Adjustments for Features-2,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,995$35,465
Total Invoice$60,510$32,939
Adjustments for Features-2,3140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,196$32,939

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim550i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,720$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3140

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.9 in107.9 in
Length193.1 in188.2 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.471.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested267577%
Total Not Requested80023%

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