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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: $37,960

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $32,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,061

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $29,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim550i3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $62,000 $32,095
Base Invoice $57,220 $30,034
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Heated front seats 500  
Folding second row seats 475  
Proximity key 1,000  
App support 250  
AWD 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Navigation system   1,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Heated front seats 455  
Folding second row seats 430  
Proximity key 910  
App support 230  
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Special Appearance Package   835
Sunroof   1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Navigation system   1,085
Options (change) 7,275 5,040
Options (change) 6,645 4,202
Destination 895 825
Total Price $70,170 $37,960
Total Invoice $64,760 $35,061

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,549
Model Year20122014
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim550i3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine400hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$70,170$37,960
Adjustments for Features-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,840$37,960
Total Invoice$64,760$35,061
Adjustments for Features-2,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,610$35,061

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim550i3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 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 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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$8,820$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.9 in107.9 in
Length193.1 in189.0 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,613 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 Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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