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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: $34,335

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $23,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,899

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295      
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795      
Navigation system     1,900 1,900  
Cold Weather Package     950 950 950
Premium Package     2,600 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
App support     250 250 250
Lane departure warning     700 700 700
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913      
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663      
Navigation system     1,730 1,730  
Cold Weather Package     865 865 865
Premium Package     2,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
App support     230 230 230
Lane departure warning     635 635 635
Options (change) 3,090 3,090 9,350 8,250 4,300
Options (change) 2,576 2,576 8,510 7,510 3,915
Destination 850 850 925 925 925
Total Price $34,335 $37,335 $58,075 $62,575 $67,925
Total Invoice $31,899 $34,653 $53,590 $57,745 $62,705

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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: $25,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,207
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,335$37,335$58,075$62,575$67,925
Adjustments for Features-1,780-2,280-150-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,555$35,055$57,925$62,425$67,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$4,500$10,000
Total Invoice$31,899$34,653$53,590$57,745$62,705
Adjustments for Features-1,654-2,116-138-1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,245$32,537$53,452$57,607$62,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,292$0$4,155$9,253

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,025$8,525$6,395$6,395$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$2,280$150$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,654-2,116-138-1380

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162013
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in116.9 in
Length189.6 in193.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height66.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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