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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: $32,997

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $20,423

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,756

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $18,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutback
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $30,295
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $28,258
Premium Package 2,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Technology Package 1,850        
Navigation system   1,900     2,000
Universal garage door opener         77
Premium Package 2,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Technology Package 1,685        
Navigation system   1,730     1,823
Universal garage door opener         50
Options (change) 5,625 3,425 1,050 975 2,077
Options (change) 5,120 3,115 955 885 1,873
Destination 895 895 895 895 625
Total Price $53,420 $56,820 $62,895 $63,870 $32,997
Total Invoice $49,345 $52,490 $58,105 $59,000 $30,756

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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: $18,228
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,561
Model Year20122012201220122007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutback
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8245hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$53,420$56,820$62,895$63,870$32,997
Adjustments for Features-2,195-1,145-1,145-2,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,225$55,675$61,750$61,825$32,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$10,525$10,600$0
Total Invoice$49,345$52,490$58,105$59,000$30,756
Adjustments for Features-2,028-1,058-1,058-1,8890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,317$51,432$57,047$57,111$30,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,115$9,730$9,794$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012201220122007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutback
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200  $200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Total Value of Features$7,120$6,070$6,070$6,970$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$1,145$1,145$2,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,028-1,058-1,058-1,8890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122007
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 Weight3,815 lb.3,286 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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