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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: $36,260

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $24,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,823

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $23,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesWRX
Trim530i540i540dM550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $31,595
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $29,708
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Heated front seats       500  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation Package with Eyesight         3,300
Universal garage door opener         111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         233
Door sill trim plates         161
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335        
Heated front seats       455  
Wood trim       0  
Navigation Package with Eyesight         2,928
Universal garage door opener         72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         151
Door sill trim plates         104
Options (change) 7,850 6,400 6,400 4,050 3,805
Options (change) 7,225 5,890 5,890 3,725 3,255
Destination 995 995 995 995 860
Total Price $61,245 $65,095 $69,395 $78,445 $36,260
Total Invoice $57,630 $61,225 $65,225 $73,660 $33,823

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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: $20,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,375
Model Year20182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesWRX
Trim530i540i540dM550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8268hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$61,245$65,095$69,395$78,445$36,260
Adjustments for Features-4,710-4,710-6,660-9,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,535$60,385$62,735$69,285$36,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$6,200$12,750$0
Total Invoice$57,630$61,225$65,225$73,660$33,823
Adjustments for Features-4,432-4,430-6,260-8,6010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,198$56,795$58,965$65,059$33,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,597$5,767$11,861$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesWRX
Trim530i540i540dM550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100 
PIN Code Access    $10
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention    $150
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Lane sway warning    $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Hood scoop    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound   $250 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Boost gauge    $75
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,320$10,320$12,270$14,770$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$4,710$6,660$9,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,432-4,430-6,260-8,6010

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,747 lb.3,277 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
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

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

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested320085%
Total Not Requested55015%

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