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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: $21,208

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,646

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $19,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013201320132013
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimWRX Premium528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,495 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $25,925 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
Universal garage door opener 85          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192          
Navigation system 2,000 1,900 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Wood trim           0
Universal garage door opener 55          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125          
Navigation system 1,846 1,730 1,730      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,277 2,950 2,950 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 2,026 2,685 2,685 955 455 0
Destination 695 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,467 $51,675 $57,275 $63,375 $64,125 $92,425
Total Invoice $28,646 $47,765 $52,920 $58,550 $59,245 $85,390

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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: $17,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,445
Model Year200920132013201320132013
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimWRX Premium528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$30,467$51,675$57,275$63,375$64,125$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,975-5,125-5,125-5,925-8,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,467$47,700$52,150$58,250$58,200$83,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450$10,550$10,500$35,875
Total Invoice$28,646$47,765$52,920$58,550$59,245$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-3,674-4,735-4,735-5,474-8,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,646$44,091$48,185$53,815$53,771$77,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,094$9,724$9,680$33,123

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

Model Year200920132013201320132013
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimWRX Premium528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer$25     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    $0
Hood scoop$100     
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200     
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
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
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
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
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$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals$75     
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
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, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0    
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,295$7,270$8,420$8,420$9,220$12,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,975$5,125$5,125$5,925$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,674-4,735-4,735-5,474-8,176

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

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,076 lb.3,815 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 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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