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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: $41,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $39,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanM550iM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $68,940 $96,100
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metal pedals   149    
Heated front seats     500  
Temporary spare tire     150  
Wood trim     0 0
Sunroof       0
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Metal pedals   94    
Heated front seats     455  
Temporary spare tire     140  
Wood trim     0 0
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 2,260 2,226 650 0
Options (change) 1,991 1,966 595 0
Destination 645 645 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $33,900 $34,366 $75,045 $104,595
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,961 $70,530 $98,095

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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: $33,049
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,386
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanM550iM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$33,900$34,366$75,045$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-8,830-10,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,166$66,215$93,915
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$27,700
Total Invoice$31,431$31,961$70,530$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-8,299-10,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,845$62,231$88,079
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$25,848

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanM550iM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
4WD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Gesture control system   $100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,565$6,765$14,395$16,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$8,830$10,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-8,299-10,016

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082018
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in117.1 in
Length188.7 in194.6 in
Width69.7 in73.5 in
Height63.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft318.7 ft3

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