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BMW X5 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $26,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $24,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelX5Outback
Trim4.8i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,800 $28,295
Base Invoice $50,595 $26,460
Premium Package 1,850  
Technology Package 2,600  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Navigation system   1,550
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Premium Package 1,685  
Technology Package 2,365  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 320  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Navigation system   1,294
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 6,295 6,395
Options (change) 5,730 5,704
Destination 825 775
Total Price $61,920 $35,465
Total Invoice $57,150 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,422
Model Year20082012
ModelX5Outback
Trim4.8i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine350hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$61,920$35,465
Adjustments for Features-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,815$35,465
Total Invoice$57,150$32,939
Adjustments for Features-3,7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,361$32,939

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082012
ModelX5Outback
Trim4.8i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,620$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082012
ModelX5Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in107.9 in
Length191.1 in188.2 in
Width76.1 in71.7 in
Height69.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested50039%
Total Not Requested79061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested255073%
Total Not Requested92527%

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