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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: $34,233

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,646

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $31,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI5-Series
TrimWRX Premium550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,495 $60,200
Base Invoice $25,925 $55,585
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192  
Navigation system 2,000  
Folding second row seats   475
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125  
Navigation system 1,846  
Folding second row seats   430
Heated front seats   455
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,277 3,625
Options (change) 2,026 3,320
Destination 695 875
Total Price $30,467 $64,700
Total Invoice $28,646 $59,780

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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: $27,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,528
Model Year20092011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI5-Series
TrimWRX Premium550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4400hp V8
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-17245/45-18
Total Price$30,467$64,700
Adjustments for Features0-7,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,467$57,550
Total Invoice$28,646$59,780
Adjustments for Features0-6,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,646$53,174

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

Model Year20092011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI5-Series
TrimWRX Premium550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,870$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,606

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

Model Year20092011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in116.9 in
Length180.3 in193.1 in
Width68.5 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft318.4 ft3

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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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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