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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: $23,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $22,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean528i535i535d550iM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $60,390 $86,790
Universal garage door opener 77 77          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183            
Navigation system 2,000 2,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550    
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500        
M Sport Line     3,150        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     800 800 800 800  
Wood trim, alternative type     1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Universal garage door opener 50 50          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119            
Navigation system 1,822 1,822          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500    
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475        
M Sport Line     2,865        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     730 730 730 730  
Wood trim, alternative type     985 985 985 985  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 2,260 2,077 6,580 2,930 2,930 2,380 0
Options (change) 1,991 1,872 6,010 2,670 2,670 2,170 0
Destination 645 645 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,900 $34,217 $57,525 $59,525 $61,025 $68,275 $95,895
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,867 $53,640 $55,495 $56,875 $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: $22,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,045
Model Year2008200820152015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean528i535i535d550iM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6180, 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$33,900$34,217$57,525$59,525$61,025$68,275$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-1,905-1,705-1,705-3,605-5,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,092$55,620$57,820$59,320$64,670$90,065
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0$2,200$3,700$9,050$34,445
Total Invoice$31,431$31,867$53,640$55,495$56,875$63,555$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,048-1,776-1,590-1,589-3,356-5,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,819$51,864$53,905$55,286$60,199$83,669
Cost Above Minimum$612$0$0$2,041$3,422$8,335$31,805

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008200820152015201520152015
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean528i535i535d550iM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
AWD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $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
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo tray$40$40     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$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$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    
Body kit  $0   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Hood scoop$100      
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$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$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim      $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,015$7,140$7,920$7,720$7,720$9,620$11,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$1,905$1,705$1,705$3,605$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,048-1,776-1,590-1,589-3,356-5,416

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in116.9 in
Length188.7 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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