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

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Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,265

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $25,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $23,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelBRZ5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,495 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $26,112 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Navigation system   1,900 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Navigation system   1,730 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Options (change) 0 6,225 4,775 2,400 2,325
Options (change) 0 5,665 4,345 2,185 2,115
Destination 770 895 895 895 895
Total Price $28,265 $54,020 $58,170 $64,245 $65,220
Total Invoice $26,882 $49,890 $53,720 $59,335 $60,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,587
Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelBRZ5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp H4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,265$54,020$58,170$64,245$65,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,870-5,870-5,870-6,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,265$48,150$52,300$58,375$58,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$10,225$10,300
Total Invoice$26,882$49,890$53,720$59,335$60,230
Adjustments for Features0-5,421-5,421-5,421-6,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,882$44,469$48,299$53,914$53,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,830$9,445$9,509

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelBRZ5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
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
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, 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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$1,775$7,645$7,645$7,645$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,870$5,870$5,870$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,421-5,421-5,421-6,252

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelBRZ5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in116.9 in
Length166.7 in193.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height50.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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