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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: $26,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,556

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $25,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelOutback5-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $56,450
Base Invoice $29,058 $53,180
Universal garage door opener 77  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,300
Universal garage door opener 50  
Navigation system 1,823  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   455
AWD   2,140
Options (change) 2,077 3,500
Options (change) 1,873 3,240
Destination 625 995
Total Price $33,997 $60,945
Total Invoice $31,556 $57,415

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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: $21,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,447
Model Year20062017
ModelOutback5-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6335hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$33,997$60,945
Adjustments for Features0-5,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,997$55,200
Total Invoice$31,556$57,415
Adjustments for Features0-5,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,556$52,003

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelOutback5-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean540i
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,275$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,412

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in117.1 in
Length186.2 in194.6 in
Width69.7 in73.5 in
Height59.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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

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