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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,060

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $32,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,758

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $29,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesWRX
Trim550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $31,595
Base Invoice $57,220 $29,708
Folding second row seats 475  
App support 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
AWD 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Navigation Package   2,100
Universal garage door opener   111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
Door sill trim plates   161
Folding second row seats 430  
App support 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 910  
AWD 2,115  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Navigation Package   1,863
Universal garage door opener   72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
Door sill trim plates   104
Options (change) 4,875 2,605
Options (change) 4,460 2,190
Destination 895 860
Total Price $67,770 $35,060
Total Invoice $62,575 $32,758

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,091
Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesWRX
Trim550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8268hp H4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$67,770$35,060
Adjustments for Features-4,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,735$35,060
Total Invoice$62,575$32,758
Adjustments for Features-3,7260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,849$32,758

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesWRX
Trim550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$8,545$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in104.3 in
Length193.1 in180.9 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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