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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: $33,835

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $26,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,449

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim528i535i550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $28,106 $30,860
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500    
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Cold Weather Package 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700    
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
App support 250 250 250    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Driver Assistance Package   1,350 1,350    
Rearview camera     400    
Eyesight Driver Assist System       795 795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       2,195 2,195
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475    
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Cold Weather Package 955 955 955    
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
App support 230 230 230    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Driver Assistance Package   1,230 1,230    
Rearview camera     365    
Eyesight Driver Assist System       663 663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       1,830 1,830
Options (change) 14,475 14,925 11,075 2,990 2,990
Options (change) 13,195 13,605 10,100 2,493 2,493
Destination 875 875 875 850 850
Total Price $60,400 $65,900 $72,150 $33,835 $36,835
Total Invoice $55,715 $60,770 $66,560 $31,449 $34,203

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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: $27,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,051
Model Year20112011201120152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim528i535i550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$60,400$65,900$72,150$33,835$36,835
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,200-845-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,400$65,300$70,950$32,990$35,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$10,550$0$2,500
Total Invoice$55,715$60,770$66,560$31,449$34,203
Adjustments for Features0-553-1,107-785-1,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,715$60,217$65,453$30,664$32,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,502$9,738$0$2,290

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112011201120152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim528i535i550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Hill descent control   $250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,695$7,295$7,895$7,540$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,200$845$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-553-1,107-785-1,249

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112015
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.9 in108.1 in
Length193.1 in189.6 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.473.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
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 lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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%
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 lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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