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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: $37,960

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $31,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,061

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $28,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelOutback5-Series
Trim3.6R Limited550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $60,200
Base Invoice $30,034 $55,585
Navigation system 1,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
iPod integration   400
App support   250
Rearview camera   400
Folding second row seats   475
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 1,085  
Sunroof 1,203  
Special Appearance Package 835  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
iPod integration   365
App support   230
Rearview camera   365
Folding second row seats   430
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,040 8,075
Options (change) 4,202 7,375
Destination 825 875
Total Price $37,960 $69,150
Total Invoice $35,061 $63,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,200
Model Year20142011
ModelOutback5-Series
Trim3.6R Limited550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6400hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/45-18
Total Price$37,960$69,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,960$67,445
Total Invoice$35,061$63,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,061$62,261

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142011
ModelOutback5-Series
Trim3.6R Limited550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,515$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,574

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142011
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in116.9 in
Length189.0 in193.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height65.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.4,519 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 in36.1 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 3.6R Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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