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Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,250 Subaru Outback 2.5i | ||||||
| Difference: $23,600 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252 Subaru Outback 2.5i | ||||||
| Difference: $21,498 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $22,295 | $31,595 | $32,095 | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 |
| Base Invoice | $21,020 | $29,367 | $29,924 | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 |
| Limited Package | 5,000 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,900 | 1,900 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 77 | 77 | 77 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Limited Package | 4,538 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,830 | 1,823 | 1,822 | 1,730 | 1,730 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 50 | 50 | 50 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,260 | 2,260 | 2,077 | 7,925 | 7,925 | 3,675 |
| Options (change) | 6,537 | 1,992 | 1,872 | 7,230 | 7,230 | 3,360 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 695 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $30,250 | $34,550 | $34,867 | $53,850 | $58,900 | $64,750 |
| Total Invoice | $28,252 | $32,054 | $32,491 | $49,750 | $54,395 | $59,820 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,580 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,556 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 243hp H4 | 245hp H6 | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 | T5 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 9 | 440, 9 | 440, 9 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $30,250 | $34,550 | $34,867 | $53,850 | $58,900 | $64,750 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -125 | -1,125 | -1,020 | -1,720 | -2,120 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,250 | $34,425 | $33,742 | $52,830 | $57,180 | $62,630 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,175 | $3,492 | $0 | $4,350 | $9,800 |
| Total Invoice | $28,252 | $32,054 | $32,491 | $49,750 | $54,395 | $59,820 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -116 | -1,048 | -942 | -1,588 | -1,959 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,252 | $31,938 | $31,443 | $48,808 | $52,807 | $57,861 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,686 | $3,191 | $0 | $3,999 | $9,053 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | Outback | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | |||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Raised heavy-duty suspension | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,875 | $6,000 | $7,000 | $6,895 | $7,595 | $7,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $125 | $1,125 | $1,020 | $1,720 | $2,120 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -116 | -1,048 | -942 | -1,588 | -1,959 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | Outback | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,331 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.9 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Roof rack crossbars | 50 | No |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Mud guards | 75 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 225/55VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 3100 | 53% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 34% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 34% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 100% |
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