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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $22,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $20,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM52.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165 $21,939 $26,460
Navigation system 1,900 1,900       1,550 1,550
Premium Package 2,600            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Wood trim         0    
Limited Package           4,400 3,400
Sunroof           1,445 1,445
Navigation system 1,730 1,730       1,294 1,294
Premium Package 2,365            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Wood trim         0    
Limited Package           4,056 3,207
Sunroof           1,203 1,203
Options (change) 5,550 2,950 1,050 500 0 7,395 6,395
Options (change) 5,050 2,685 955 455 0 6,553 5,704
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $54,275 $57,275 $63,375 $64,125 $92,425 $31,465 $35,465
Total Invoice $50,130 $52,920 $58,550 $59,245 $85,390 $29,267 $32,939

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,942
Model Year2013201320132013201320122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM52.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$54,275$57,275$63,375$64,125$92,425$31,465$35,465
Adjustments for Features-2,080-1,130-1,130-1,930-4,8550-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,195$56,145$62,245$62,195$87,570$31,465$34,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$10,050$10,000$35,375$0$3,050
Total Invoice$50,130$52,920$58,550$59,245$85,390$29,267$32,939
Adjustments for Features-1,921-1,044-1,044-1,783-4,4850-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,209$51,876$57,506$57,462$80,905$29,267$32,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,667$9,297$9,253$32,696$0$2,790

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2013201320132013201320122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM52.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual    $1200  
6-speed manual     $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100      
Power trunk closer$350      
Proximity key$250      
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250  
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo tray     $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack     $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250    
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125    
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote    $200  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250      
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers    $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,895$5,945$5,945$6,745$9,670$4,815$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$1,130$1,130$1,930$4,855$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,921-1,044-1,044-1,783-4,4850-882

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,815 lb.3,390 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
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested116527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
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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