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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: $24,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,881

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $22,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720162016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,995 1,595              
Driver Assistance Plus         1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package         1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Cold Weather Package         950 950 950 950 950
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  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,663 1,331              
Driver Assistance Plus         1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package         1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Cold Weather Package         865 865 865 865 865
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  
Options (change) 1,995 1,595 0 0 8,800 7,700 7,700 7,800 3,850
Options (change) 1,663 1,331 0 0 8,010 7,010 7,010 7,100 3,505
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,260 $37,465 $36,870 $39,070 $59,995 $64,545 $66,045 $70,895 $71,145
Total Invoice $32,881 $34,902 $34,531 $36,510 $55,870 $60,065 $61,445 $65,905 $66,175

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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: $24,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,924
Model Year201720172017201720162016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,260$37,465$36,870$39,070$59,995$64,545$66,045$70,895$71,145
Adjustments for Features00-290-290-70-70-70-70-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$37,465$36,580$38,780$59,925$64,475$65,975$70,825$70,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$1,320$3,520$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$10,500
Total Invoice$32,881$34,902$34,531$36,510$55,870$60,065$61,445$65,905$66,175
Adjustments for Features00-272-271-65-65-65-65-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,881$34,902$34,259$36,239$55,805$60,000$61,380$65,840$65,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,021$1,378$3,358$0$4,195$5,575$10,035$9,700

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201720172017201720162016201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700     
RWD    $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25     
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10     
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350     
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$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500$500$500$500
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200     
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25     
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200     
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75     
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150     
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100     
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0     
Wide-view front camera    $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75     
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300       
Roof rails  $250$250     
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$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls       $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control       $125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175     
Residual heat    $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275     
Rear bumper protector  $40$40     
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player    $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
S Voice support    $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200       
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400     
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound        $250
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 headlights$200$200$200$200     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0     
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50$50
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 fog lights$50$50$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$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 
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350     
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0     
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,575$7,575$7,865$7,865$7,645$7,645$7,645$7,645$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$290$290$70$70$70$70$720
Value of Feature Adjustments00-272-271-65-65-65-65-670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172016
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in116.9 in
Length189.6 in193.4 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 in35.3 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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested300082%
Total Not Requested65018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested250079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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