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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: $36,077

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,845 $34,995 $36,795 $38,995 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585              
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172          
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package         1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Tier         2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550 550 550  
Apple CarPlay support         300 300 300 300 300
Leather seating surfaces         1,450 1,450      
Temporary spare tire         150   150 150 150
Heated steering wheel         190 190 190 190  
Heated second row seats         350 350 350 350  
Heated front seats                 500
Wood trim                 0
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323              
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112          
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package         1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Premium Tier         2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         505 505 505 505  
Apple CarPlay support         275 275 275 275 275
Leather seating surfaces         1,335 1,335      
Temporary spare tire         140   140 140 140
Heated steering wheel         175 175 175 175  
Heated second row seats         320 320 320 320  
Heated front seats                 455
Wood trim                 0
Options (change) 2,257 1,757 172 172 8,690 8,540 7,240 7,240 4,350
Options (change) 1,850 1,435 112 112 7,995 7,855 6,660 6,660 4,000
Destination 975 975 975 975 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $36,077 $37,727 $37,942 $40,142 $62,085 $57,267 $65,935 $70,235 $78,745

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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: $20,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,858
Model Year201920192019201920182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,077$37,727$37,942$40,142$62,085$57,267$65,935$70,235$78,745
Adjustments for Features00-90-90-920-695-920-2,870-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,077$37,727$37,852$40,052$61,165$56,572$65,015$67,365$73,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$1,775$3,975$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$17,103

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201920192019201920182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
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   $1700$1700
RWD    $0$0$0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25     
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving    $100$100$100$100$100
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
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150     
Cross-traffic warning, front    $25$25$25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist    $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$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 keeping assist    $400$400$400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25     
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150$150$150
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75     
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75     
Side collision intervention    $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$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     
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 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 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0   
9 kWh battery pack     $0   
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable        $500
Regenerative braking    $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)        $0
Body kit        $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0
Rear bumper protector  $40$40     
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100     
App support    $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system    $100$100$100$100 
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$200$200     
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    $200
Compass$0$0$0$0     
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25   
LED headlights        $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat        $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75    $75
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$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$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$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat        $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat        $100
Upholstered instrument panel        $300
Wood trim    $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical        $500
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350     
Performance steering system (optional)        $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,075$9,075$9,165$9,165$9,995$9,770$9,995$11,945$14,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$90$90$920$695$920$2,870$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3-2-865-650-865-2,697-4,760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20192018
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in117.1 in
Length189.9 in194.6 in
Width72.4 in73.5 in
Height66.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft318.7 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 only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested375095%
Total Not Requested2005%

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 years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested285093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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