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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $28,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $26,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5OutbackOutback
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $87,250 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $80,450 $21,939 $26,460
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500          
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150 150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350    
Premium Package     3,500 1,850      
Driver Assistance Package         1,900    
Wood trim         0    
Navigation system           1,550 1,550
Limited Package           4,400 3,400
Sunroof           1,445 1,445
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185          
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135 135    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320    
Premium Package     3,185 1,685      
Driver Assistance Package         1,730    
Wood trim         0    
Navigation system           1,294 1,294
Limited Package           4,056 3,207
Sunroof           1,203 1,203
Options (change) 4,000 4,000 4,000 2,350 2,400 7,395 6,395
Options (change) 3,640 3,640 3,640 2,140 2,185 6,553 5,704
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 775 775
Total Price $60,095 $62,595 $61,595 $67,445 $90,545 $31,465 $35,465
Total Invoice $55,500 $57,800 $56,880 $62,280 $83,530 $29,267 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,364
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5OutbackOutback
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6M6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$60,095$62,595$61,595$67,445$90,545$31,465$35,465
Adjustments for Features-6,355-6,455-6,155-6,355-7,8200-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,740$56,140$55,440$61,090$82,725$31,465$34,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$1,700$7,350$28,985$0$3,050
Total Invoice$55,500$57,800$56,880$62,280$83,530$29,267$32,939
Adjustments for Features-5,869-5,961-5,684-5,868-7,2140-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,631$51,839$51,196$56,412$76,316$29,267$32,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$1,565$6,781$26,685$0$2,790

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5OutbackOutback
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100  
6-speed manual     $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera     $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250  
Cargo area partition net    $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50  
Cargo tray     $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Roof rack     $300$300
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350  
Headlight washers    $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension     $0$0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,920$11,020$10,720$10,920$12,385$4,565$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,355$6,455$6,155$6,355$7,820$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,869-5,961-5,684-5,868-7,2140-882

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
ModelX5Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.5 in107.9 in
Length191.2 in188.2 in
Width76.1 in71.7 in
Height69.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras500No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested119060%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras500No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested119060%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested119060%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested115092%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested352581%
Total Not Requested81519%

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%
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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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