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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: $35,867

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,388

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $20,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550          
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300        
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450              
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350          
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190          
Heated front seats         500        
Wood trim         0        
EyeSight and Navigation Package           2,085 1,585    
Metal pedals           172 172 172 172
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565        
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565        
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505          
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275        
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335              
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320          
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175          
Heated front seats         455        
Wood trim         0        
EyeSight and Navigation Package           1,738 1,323    
Metal pedals           112 112 112 112
Options (change) 8,690 8,540 7,240 7,240 4,350 2,257 1,757 172 172
Options (change) 7,995 7,855 6,660 6,660 4,000 1,850 1,435 112 112
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 915 915 915 915
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $62,085 $57,267 $65,935 $70,235 $78,745 $35,867 $38,067 $37,577 $39,777
Total Invoice $58,400 $53,592 $61,995 $65,995 $73,935 $33,388 $35,414 $35,138 $37,116

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,554
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$62,085$57,267$65,935$70,235$78,745$35,867$38,067$37,577$39,777
Adjustments for Features-920-695-920-2,870-5,07000-90-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,165$56,572$65,015$67,365$73,675$35,867$38,067$37,487$39,687
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$17,103$0$2,200$1,620$3,820
Total Invoice$58,400$53,592$61,995$65,995$73,935$33,388$35,414$35,138$37,116
Adjustments for Features-865-650-865-2,697-4,76000-84-84
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,535$52,942$61,130$63,298$69,175$33,388$35,414$35,054$37,032
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,188$10,356$16,233$0$2,026$1,666$3,644

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0      
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert     $25$25$25$25
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100$100    
PIN Code Access     $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate     $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0    
Backup collision intervention     $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25$25    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150    
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200$200    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400    
Lane sway warning     $25$25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150    
Seat cushion airbag, driver     $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger     $75$75$75$75
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports     $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50    
Cargo cover     $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray     $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100    
Roof rack     $300$300  
Roof rails       $250$250
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 wiper     $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer     $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0       
9 kWh battery pack $0       
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0    
Body kit    $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0    
Rear bumper protector       $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0    
Android Auto support     $100$100$100$100
App support$0$0$0$0$0    
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0    
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100     
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200    
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     $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250    
Surround sound    $250    
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0    
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75    
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200$200$200
Compass     $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350    
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25       
LED headlights    $1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250    
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50     
Memory system, passenger seat    $150    
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75$75
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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100    
Upholstered instrument panel    $300    
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350    
Machined alloy wheels     $350$350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0    
Raised heavy-duty suspension     $0$0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0    
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100    
Total Value of Features$9,995$9,770$9,995$11,945$14,145$9,075$9,075$9,165$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$920$695$920$2,870$5,070$0$0$90$90
Value of Feature Adjustments-865-650-865-2,697-4,76000-84-84

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.1 in108.1 in
Length194.6 in189.9 in
Width73.5 in72.4 in
Height58.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,623 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 530i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested375095%
Total Not Requested2005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested285093%
Total Not Requested2007%

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