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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: $35,215

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $25,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,706

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $24,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim540i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $56,450 $28,195
Base Invoice $53,180 $26,369
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated front seats 500  
AWD 2,300  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Heated front seats 455  
AWD 2,140  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Navigation system   1,294
Options (change) 3,650 6,295
Options (change) 3,380 5,612
Destination 995 725
Total Price $61,095 $35,215
Total Invoice $57,555 $32,706

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,524
Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim540i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine335hp I6256hp H6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$61,095$35,215
Adjustments for Features-3,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,565$35,215
Total Invoice$57,555$32,706
Adjustments for Features-3,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,230$32,706

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim540i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
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 air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,770$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3250

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.1 in107.9 in
Length194.6 in188.2 in
Width73.5 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.7 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.771.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested252568%
Total Not Requested117532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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