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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $24,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $22,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $51,400
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $46,955
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 1,800
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio     595
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,640
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio     540
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 4,345
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 3,955
Destination 775 775 695
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $56,440
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $51,605

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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: $23,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,113
Model Year201220122006
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4256hp H6255hp I6
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,465$35,465$56,440
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,465$34,515$55,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$51,605
Adjustments for Features0-882-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,267$32,057$50,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122006
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,265$6,215$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-1,225

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in113.6 in
Length188.2 in191.2 in
Width71.7 in72.7 in
Height65.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested295068%
Total Not Requested139032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240069%
Total Not Requested107531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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