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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: $35,260

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $31,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,881

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $28,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $54,400
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $50,230
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,995 1,595      
Premium Package         2,500
Navigation system         1,900
iPod integration         400
Auto-dimming headlights         250
Heated second row seats         350
Cold Weather Package         900
HD radio         350
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595
Obstacle detection, rear         700
Proximity key         1,000
Lane departure warning         500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,400
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,663 1,331      
Premium Package         2,275
Navigation system         1,730
iPod integration         365
Auto-dimming headlights         230
Heated second row seats         320
Cold Weather Package         820
HD radio         315
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540
Obstacle detection, rear         635
Proximity key         910
Lane departure warning         455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,135
Options (change) 1,995 1,595 0 0 11,845
Options (change) 1,663 1,331 0 0 10,730
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Total Price $35,260 $37,465 $36,870 $39,070 $67,070
Total Invoice $32,881 $34,902 $34,531 $36,510 $61,785

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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: $32,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,878
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/50-17
Total Price$35,260$37,465$36,870$39,070$67,070
Adjustments for Features-1,045-1,045-1,335-1,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,215$36,420$35,535$37,735$67,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$1,320$3,520$0
Total Invoice$32,881$34,902$34,531$36,510$61,785
Adjustments for Features-974-974-1,250-1,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,907$33,928$33,281$35,262$61,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,021$1,374$3,355$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo organizer    $100
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Ski sack    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Residual heat    $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
iPod integration    $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$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$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,575$8,575$8,865$8,865$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$1,045$1,335$1,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-974-974-1,250-1,2480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172008
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in113.6 in
Length189.6 in191.2 in
Width72.4 in72.7 in
Height66.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested252569%
Total Not Requested112531%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested202564%
Total Not Requested112536%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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