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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: $16,862

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,443

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $15,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTribeca
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $32,595
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $30,727
Premium Package 2,250        
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750   325
Navigation system         2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         293
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,800
Third-row seat         1,000
Premium Package 2,050        
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685   211
Navigation system         2,202
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         190
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,662
Third-row seat         756
Options (change) 8,175 6,675 4,350 3,525 5,818
Options (change) 7,440 6,075 3,960 3,205 5,021
Destination 895 895 895 895 695
Total Price $55,970 $60,070 $66,195 $66,420 $39,108
Total Invoice $51,665 $55,450 $61,110 $61,320 $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: $16,442
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,836
Model Year20122012201220122009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTribeca
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10160, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$55,970$60,070$66,195$66,420$39,108
Adjustments for Features-650-2000-500-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,320$59,870$66,195$65,920$38,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,875$10,600$0
Total Invoice$51,665$55,450$61,110$61,320$36,443
Adjustments for Features-600-1850-462-214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,065$55,265$61,110$60,858$36,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$10,045$9,793$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122012201220122009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTribeca
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
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$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats    $600
Leather door panel trim$250$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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$8,370$7,920$7,720$8,220$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$200$0$500$230
Value of Feature Adjustments-600-1850-462-214

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122009
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%

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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