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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: $36,835

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $30,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,203

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $29,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim540i3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $56,450 $32,995
Base Invoice $53,180 $30,860
Cold Weather Package 800  
AWD 2,300  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Proximity key 650  
Power trunk closer 500  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Cold Weather Package 735  
AWD 2,140  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Proximity key 600  
Power trunk closer 460  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Options (change) 10,000 2,990
Options (change) 9,230 2,493
Destination 995 850
Total Price $67,445 $36,835
Total Invoice $63,405 $34,203

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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: $25,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,520
Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim540i3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine335hp I6256hp H6
TransmissionT8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/60-18
Total Price$67,445$36,835
Adjustments for Features-4,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,465$36,835
Total Invoice$63,405$34,203
Adjustments for Features-4,6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,723$34,203

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesOutback
Trim540i3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side collision intervention$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$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
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$12,595$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6820

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.1 in108.1 in
Length194.6 in189.6 in
Width73.5 in72.4 in
Height58.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.773.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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