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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: $33,997

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $31,698

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,556

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $29,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim550i3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $31,295
Base Invoice $57,220 $29,058
Heated front seats 500  
AWD 2,300  
Universal garage door opener   77
Navigation system   2,000
Heated front seats 455  
AWD 2,115  
Universal garage door opener   50
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 2,800 2,077
Options (change) 2,570 1,873
Destination 895 625
Total Price $65,695 $33,997
Total Invoice $60,685 $31,556

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,653
Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim550i3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8250hp H6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$65,695$33,997
Adjustments for Features-4,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,850$33,997
Total Invoice$60,685$31,556
Adjustments for Features-4,4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,209$31,556

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim550i3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$9,120$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4760

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in105.1 in
Length193.1 in186.2 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,530 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.6 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 in36.5 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 Volume18.4 ft311.4 ft3

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