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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: $31,215 Subaru Outback 2.5i | ||||||||
| Difference: $25,860 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,034 Subaru Outback 2.5i | ||||||||
| Difference: $23,716 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i | 3.6R | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $23,195 | $28,195 | $49,500 | $55,100 | $56,600 | $61,400 | $63,900 | $92,900 |
| Base Invoice | $21,848 | $26,369 | $45,720 | $50,870 | $52,250 | $56,670 | $58,970 | $85,650 |
| Navigation system | 1,550 | 1,550 | ||||||
| Limited Package | 4,300 | 3,300 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 1,445 | 1,445 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | |||||||
| M Sport Line | 3,150 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Navigation system | 1,294 | 1,294 | ||||||
| Limited Package | 3,964 | 3,115 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 1,203 | 1,203 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | |||||||
| M Sport Line | 2,865 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 7,295 | 6,295 | 7,300 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 500 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,461 | 5,612 | 6,660 | 955 | 955 | 955 | 455 | 0 |
| Destination | 725 | 725 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $31,215 | $35,215 | $57,725 | $57,075 | $58,575 | $63,375 | $65,325 | $95,125 |
| Total Invoice | $29,034 | $32,706 | $53,305 | $52,750 | $54,130 | $58,550 | $60,350 | $87,875 |
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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: $23,780 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,750 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i | 3.6R | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 256hp H6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 | 560hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T5 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 9 | 440, 9 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/60-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 265/40-19 |
| Total Price | $31,215 | $35,215 | $57,725 | $57,075 | $58,575 | $63,375 | $65,325 | $95,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -950 | -2,730 | -1,455 | -1,455 | -1,455 | -3,005 | -5,105 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,215 | $34,265 | $54,995 | $55,620 | $57,120 | $61,920 | $62,320 | $90,020 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,050 | $0 | $625 | $2,125 | $6,925 | $7,325 | $35,025 |
| Total Invoice | $29,034 | $32,706 | $53,305 | $52,750 | $54,130 | $58,550 | $60,350 | $87,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -882 | -2,521 | -1,345 | -1,345 | -1,344 | -2,776 | -4,716 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,034 | $31,824 | $50,784 | $51,405 | $52,785 | $57,206 | $57,574 | $83,159 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,790 | $0 | $621 | $2,001 | $6,422 | $6,790 | $32,375 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Outback | Outback | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 2.5i | 3.6R | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| 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 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $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 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| App support | $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 | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $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 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 | $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 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 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 | $4,815 | $5,765 | $7,545 | $6,270 | $6,270 | $6,270 | $7,820 | $9,920 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $950 | $2,730 | $1,455 | $1,455 | $1,455 | $3,005 | $5,105 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -882 | -2,521 | -1,345 | -1,345 | -1,344 | -2,776 | -4,716 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | Outback | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,387 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.8 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.3 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 35.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | No |
| Cargo tray | 40 | No |
| 225/60R17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3200 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 1365 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| 225/60R17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 26% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 57% |
| M Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 245/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 39% |
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