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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: $31,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $28,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim550i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $62,000 $28,295
Base Invoice $57,220 $26,460
Folding second row seats 475  
Heated front seats 500  
AWD 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Limited Package   3,400
Navigation system   1,550
Sunroof   1,445
Folding second row seats 430  
Heated front seats 455  
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Limited Package   3,207
Navigation system   1,294
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 3,625 6,395
Options (change) 3,320 5,704
Destination 895 775
Total Price $66,520 $35,465
Total Invoice $61,435 $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: $27,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,605
Model Year20122012
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)180, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$66,520$35,465
Adjustments for Features-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,390$35,465
Total Invoice$61,435$32,939
Adjustments for Features-2,8910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,544$32,939

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
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 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, 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$8,320$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8910

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback specs.

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%
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
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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