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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,108

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $16,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,443

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $14,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTribeca
Trim528i535i550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $32,595
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $30,727
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   325
Rearview camera 400 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       293
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,800
Third-row seat       1,000
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   2,202
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685   211
Rearview camera 365 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       190
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,662
Third-row seat       756
Options (change) 9,425 9,425 4,425 5,818
Options (change) 8,580 8,580 4,025 5,021
Destination 875 875 875 695
Total Price $55,350 $60,400 $65,500 $39,108
Total Invoice $51,100 $55,745 $60,485 $36,443

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,477
Model Year2011201120112009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTribeca
Trim528i535i550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12160, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$55,350$60,400$65,500$39,108
Adjustments for Features0-700-700-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,350$59,700$64,800$38,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,450$0
Total Invoice$51,100$55,745$60,485$36,443
Adjustments for Features0-646-646-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,100$55,099$59,839$35,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,999$8,739$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year2011201120112009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTribeca
Trim528i535i550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$6,470$7,170$7,170$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$700$880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-646-646-820

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20112009
Model5-SeriesTribeca
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in108.2 in
Length193.1 in191.5 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height57.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,141 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.437.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.474.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested15012%
Total Not Requested110088%

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