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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: $33,180

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $25,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,735

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $23,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014201420142014
ModelOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,495 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900
Base Invoice $22,123 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970
Navigation system 1,550          
Sunroof 1,445          
Limited Package 4,600          
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295          
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium Package   2,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,294          
Sunroof 1,203          
Limited Package 4,241          
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079          
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Premium Package   2,365        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455
Options (change) 8,890 8,550 5,950 5,950 6,050 3,600
Options (change) 7,817 7,785 5,420 5,420 5,510 3,280
Destination 795 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $33,180 $58,975 $61,975 $63,475 $68,375 $68,425
Total Invoice $30,735 $54,430 $57,215 $58,595 $63,105 $63,175

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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: $21,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,791
Model Year201320142014201420142014
ModelOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,180$58,975$61,975$63,475$68,375$68,425
Adjustments for Features0-4,230-3,280-3,280-3,280-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,180$54,745$58,695$60,195$65,095$64,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$5,450$10,350$9,800
Total Invoice$30,735$54,430$57,215$58,595$63,105$63,175
Adjustments for Features0-3,904-3,028-3,028-3,027-3,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,735$50,526$54,187$55,567$60,078$59,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,661$5,041$9,552$9,067

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201320142014201420142014
ModelOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100    
Lead vehicle start alert$25     
Power trunk closer $350    
Proximity key $250    
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50$50$50$50$50
Lane sway warning$25     
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo tray$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $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     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer$25     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0     
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,565$9,795$8,845$8,845$8,845$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,230$3,280$3,280$3,280$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,904-3,028-3,028-3,027-3,582

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132014
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in116.9 in
Length189.0 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height65.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested300070%
Total Not Requested129030%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested85057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested85057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested85057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested85057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested85057%

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