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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: $34,960

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,308

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $23,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420162016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000          
Sunroof 1,445 1,445          
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295          
Navigation system 1,300 1,300          
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Premium Package     2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500
Special Appearance Package 835 835          
Sunroof 1,203 1,203          
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079          
Navigation system 1,085 1,085          
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package     1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Premium Package     2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455
Options (change) 5,040 5,040 8,350 7,250 7,250 7,350 3,400
Options (change) 4,202 4,202 7,600 6,600 6,600 6,690 3,095
Destination 825 825 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $34,960 $37,960 $59,545 $64,095 $65,595 $70,445 $70,695
Total Invoice $32,308 $35,061 $55,460 $59,655 $61,035 $65,495 $65,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,375
Model Year2014201420162016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4256hp H6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T5T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,960$37,960$59,545$64,095$65,595$70,445$70,695
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,080-3,080-3,080-3,080-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,860$37,960$56,465$61,015$62,515$67,365$66,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$10,500
Total Invoice$32,308$35,061$55,460$59,655$61,035$65,495$65,765
Adjustments for Features-920-2,869-2,867-2,866-2,864-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,216$35,061$52,591$56,788$58,169$62,631$62,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0$4,197$5,578$10,040$9,704

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2014201420162016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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 sway warning$25$25     
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200     
Temporary spare tire$150$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$75     
Cargo tray$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $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
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 $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250
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
Voice recorder  $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
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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
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$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$0     
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,390$6,290$9,370$9,370$9,370$9,370$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,080$3,080$3,080$3,080$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-2,869-2,867-2,866-2,864-3,470

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142016
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 Limited

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 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%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

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 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%
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%

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
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?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
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?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
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?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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