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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: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $58,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $53,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $90,200
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $83,165
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Wood trim     0
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 2,260 2,077 0
Options (change) 1,991 1,872 0
Destination 645 645 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,900 $34,217 $92,425
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,867 $85,390

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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: $54,228
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,855
Model Year200820082013
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6560hp V8
TransmissionM5T5S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/40-19
Total Price$33,900$34,217$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,092$87,320
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0
Total Invoice$31,431$31,867$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,048-4,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,819$80,674
Cost Above Minimum$612$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082013
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
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$25 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,565$6,690$10,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,048-4,716

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in116.9 in
Length188.7 in193.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height63.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft318.4 ft3

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