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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $25,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $23,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim528i535i535d550iM52.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $64,900 $93,600 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $60,390 $86,790 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550          
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500              
M Sport Line 3,150              
Rear spoiler         0      
Wood trim         0      
Limited Package           5,000    
Universal garage door opener           77 77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           183 183  
Navigation system           2,000 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500          
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475              
M Sport Line 2,865              
Rear spoiler         0      
Wood trim         0      
Limited Package           4,538    
Universal garage door opener           50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           119 119  
Navigation system           1,830 1,823 1,822
Options (change) 4,700 1,050 1,050 500 0 7,260 2,260 2,077
Options (change) 4,295 955 955 455 0 6,537 1,992 1,872
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $55,645 $57,645 $59,145 $66,395 $95,895 $30,250 $34,550 $34,867
Total Invoice $51,925 $53,780 $55,160 $61,840 $89,085 $28,252 $32,054 $32,491

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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: $23,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,835
Model Year20152015201520152015200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim528i535i535d550iM52.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8560hp V8170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7M5M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$55,645$57,645$59,145$66,395$95,895$30,250$34,550$34,867
Adjustments for Features-1,970-1,770-1,770-3,670-5,8950-125-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,675$55,875$57,375$62,725$90,000$30,250$34,425$33,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$3,700$9,050$36,325$0$4,175$3,492
Total Invoice$51,925$53,780$55,160$61,840$89,085$28,252$32,054$32,491
Adjustments for Features-1,838-1,651-1,651-3,418-5,4760-116-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,087$52,129$53,509$58,422$83,609$28,252$31,938$31,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,042$3,422$8,335$33,522$0$3,686$3,191

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152015201520152015200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim528i535i535d550iM52.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed automated manual    $1200   
5-speed manual     $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD     $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100   
Proximity key   $250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50   
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   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover     $75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100   
Roof rack     $300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125$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$100   
Rear wiper     $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer     $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500   
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0       
Body kit$0   $0   
Bodyside cladding     $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275$275
Hood scoop      $100 
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25$25
Compass     $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150   
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 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$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$200 $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension     $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100  $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,970$7,770$7,770$9,670$11,895$6,000$6,125$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$1,770$1,770$3,670$5,895$0$125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,838-1,651-1,651-3,418-5,4760-116-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152009
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.9 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in188.7 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.5 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 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.466.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested327556%
Total Not Requested255044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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