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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: $30,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $27,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $54,400
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $50,230
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 1,900
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Premium Package     2,500
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,730
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Premium Package     2,275
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 6,245
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 5,680
Destination 775 775 825
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $61,470
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $56,735

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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: $27,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,731
Model Year201220122008
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4256hp H6300hp 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$61,470
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,465$34,515$58,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$56,735
Adjustments for Features0-882-2,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,267$32,057$53,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122008
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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$5,040$5,990$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-2,737

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122008
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.3,660 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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested320074%
Total Not Requested114026%
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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%
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 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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