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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: $33,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $21,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,041

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $20,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201520152015201520152015
ModelOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $28,258 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790
Universal garage door opener 77            
Navigation system 2,000            
Rear spoiler 380           0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   800 800 800 800 800  
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450          
Wood trim             0
Universal garage door opener 50            
Navigation system 1,823            
Rear spoiler 285           0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   730 730 730 730 730  
Wood trim, alternative type   985 985 985 985 985  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320          
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 2,457 4,380 2,930 2,930 2,930 2,380 0
Options (change) 2,158 3,990 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,170 0
Destination 625 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,377 $55,325 $59,525 $61,025 $65,825 $68,275 $95,895
Total Invoice $31,041 $51,620 $55,495 $56,875 $61,295 $63,555 $89,085

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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: $20,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,254
Model Year2007201520152015201520152015
ModelOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$33,377$55,325$59,525$61,025$65,825$68,275$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,420-1,420-1,420-1,420-3,320-4,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,377$53,905$58,105$59,605$64,405$64,955$91,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$5,700$10,500$11,050$37,145
Total Invoice$31,041$51,620$55,495$56,875$61,295$63,555$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-1,324-1,323-1,322-3,090-4,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,041$50,295$54,171$55,552$59,973$60,465$84,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,876$5,257$9,678$10,170$34,289

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2007201520152015201520152015
ModelOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
AWD$1700      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$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$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Wiper de-icer$25      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding$350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio      $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$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, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Wood trim      $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,150$6,570$6,570$6,570$6,570$8,470$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,420$1,420$1,420$1,420$3,320$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,325-1,324-1,323-1,322-3,090-4,501

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072015
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in116.9 in
Length186.2 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height59.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,815 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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