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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: $35,905

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $23,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192019201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring528i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,845 $34,995 $36,795 $38,995 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585          
Technology Package         1,850 1,850  
Driver Assistance Package         1,350 1,350  
Premium Package         2,250 1,000  
Cold Weather Package         1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550  
Proximity key         1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             500
Sport Package             2,600
Convenience Package             1,700
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323          
Technology Package         1,685 1,685  
Driver Assistance Package         1,230 1,230  
Premium Package         2,050 910  
Cold Weather Package         1,320 1,320 1,320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500  
Proximity key         910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             475
Sport Package             2,365
Convenience Package             1,545
Options (change) 2,085 1,585 0 0 11,200 9,950 9,000
Options (change) 1,738 1,323 0 0 10,200 9,060 8,210
Destination 975 975 975 975 895 895 895
Total Price $35,905 $37,555 $37,770 $39,970 $58,995 $63,345 $71,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,515
Model Year2019201920192019201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring528i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,905$37,555$37,770$39,970$58,995$63,345$71,895
Adjustments for Features-2,430-2,430-2,520-2,52000-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,475$35,125$35,250$37,450$58,995$63,345$71,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$1,775$3,975$0$4,350$12,200

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2019201920192019201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring528i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10   
Power door closers      $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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$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$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $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
Roof rack$300$300     
Roof rails  $250$250   
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$175$175   
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Regenerative braking    $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
Media drive    $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim    $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
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$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,875$8,875$8,965$8,965$6,445$6,445$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$2,430$2,520$2,520$0$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-184-149-65-6100-646

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20192012
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in116.9 in
Length189.9 in193.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height66.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,623 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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested235059%
Total Not Requested160041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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