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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,467

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $23,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,646

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $21,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimWRX Premium528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,495 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700
Base Invoice $25,925 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192        
Navigation system 2,000 1,900 1,900    
Universal garage door opener 85        
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Value Package   0   0  
Body kit   1,600 1,600    
Sport Package   2,900 2,900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Heated front seats     500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500    
Premium Package     750    
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125        
Navigation system 1,846 1,730 1,730    
Universal garage door opener 55        
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Value Package   0   0  
Body kit   1,455 1,455    
Sport Package   2,640 2,640    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Heated front seats     455 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     455    
Premium Package     685    
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,277 7,470 9,220 1,570 1,070
Options (change) 2,026 6,795 8,390 1,425 970
Destination 695 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $30,467 $54,295 $61,345 $63,045 $90,645
Total Invoice $28,646 $50,125 $56,595 $58,230 $83,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,745
Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimWRX Premium528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM5M6T6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-17245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$30,467$54,295$61,345$63,045$90,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,045-5,995-4,045-6,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,467$50,250$55,350$59,000$84,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100$8,750$33,885
Total Invoice$28,646$50,125$56,595$58,230$83,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,734-5,531-3,736-6,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,646$46,391$51,064$54,494$77,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,673$8,103$31,456

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092010201020102010
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimWRX Premium528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
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 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $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
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Hood scoop$100    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote    $200
HD radio $50$50$50 
iPod integration $100 $100 
MP3-compatible player$50    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Headlight washers $50  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$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$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,170$7,215$9,165$7,215$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,045$5,995$4,045$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,734-5,531-3,736-6,023

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092010
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in113.7 in
Length180.3 in191.1 in
Width68.5 in72.7 in
Height58.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested140087%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested190084%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested160082%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested25016%
Total Not Requested135084%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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