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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: $33,997

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $29,878

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,556

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $27,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelOutback5-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $60,200
Base Invoice $29,058 $55,585
Universal garage door opener 77  
Navigation system 2,000  
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,300
Universal garage door opener 50  
Navigation system 1,823  
Heated front seats   455
AWD   2,115
Options (change) 2,077 2,800
Options (change) 1,873 2,570
Destination 625 875
Total Price $33,997 $63,875
Total Invoice $31,556 $59,030

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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: $25,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,828
Model Year20062011
ModelOutback5-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6400hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$33,997$63,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,997$59,930
Total Invoice$31,556$59,030
Adjustments for Features0-3,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,556$55,384

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelOutback5-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Stability control $400
Tires, run-flat $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$4,275$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,646

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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 Year20062011
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in116.9 in
Length186.2 in193.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height59.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,530 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft318.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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

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