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

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Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $53,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $49,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelOutback5-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $83,900
Base Invoice $29,058 $77,370
Navigation system 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Rear spoiler 380 0
Wood trim   0
Navigation system 1,823  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Rear spoiler 285 0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 2,457 0
Options (change) 2,158 0
Destination 625 825
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $34,377 $87,725
Total Invoice $31,841 $81,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,573
Model Year20062008
ModelOutback5-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6500hp V10
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/40-19
Total Price$34,377$87,725
Adjustments for Features0-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,377$84,720
Total Invoice$31,841$81,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,841$78,414

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062008
ModelOutback5-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic 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 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,075$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,781

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062008
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length186.2 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height59.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

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