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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: $26,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,758

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $25,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesWRX
Trim540iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,450 $31,595
Base Invoice $53,180 $29,708
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 650  
AWD 2,300  
Navigation Package   2,100
Universal garage door opener   111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
Door sill trim plates   161
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 600  
AWD 2,140  
Navigation Package   1,863
Universal garage door opener   72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
Door sill trim plates   104
Options (change) 4,300 2,605
Options (change) 3,980 2,190
Destination 995 860
Total Price $61,745 $35,060
Total Invoice $58,155 $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: $22,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,173
Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesWRX
Trim540iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6268hp H4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$61,745$35,060
Adjustments for Features-4,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,260$35,060
Total Invoice$58,155$32,758
Adjustments for Features-4,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,931$32,758

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesWRX
Trim540iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,270$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2240

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in104.3 in
Length194.6 in180.9 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume18.7 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 years0Yes
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

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