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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: $30,854

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $44,491

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,144

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $41,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZ5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedtSM550iM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $68,940 $96,100
Performance Package 1,195      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244    
Universal garage door opener 110 110    
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Heated front seats     500  
Temporary spare tire     150  
Wood trim     0 0
Sunroof       0
Performance Package 1,060      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157    
Universal garage door opener 72 72    
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Heated front seats     455  
Temporary spare tire     140  
Wood trim     0 0
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 1,549 354 950 300
Options (change) 1,289 229 870 275
Destination 860 860 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $30,854 $34,709 $75,345 $104,895
Total Invoice $29,144 $32,779 $70,805 $98,370

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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: $32,596
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,483
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZ5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedtSM550iM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp H4205hp H4456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$30,854$34,709$75,345$104,895
Adjustments for Features0-175-11,895-13,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,854$34,534$63,450$91,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$0$27,700
Total Invoice$29,144$32,779$70,805$98,370
Adjustments for Features0-165-11,178-12,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,144$32,614$59,627$85,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0$25,853

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZ5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedtSM550iM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
4WD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Body kit  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black) $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400  
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Gesture control system   $100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Interior trim, special color $0  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,825$3,000$14,720$16,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$11,895$13,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-11,178-12,890

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelBRZ5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in117.1 in
Length166.7 in194.6 in
Width69.9 in73.5 in
Height50.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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