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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: $36,540

Subaru Outback Limited   
Difference: $25,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,445 $37,745 $37,345 $39,695 $51,400
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085        
Premium Package         2,100
Navigation system         1,800
Heated second row seats         350
Cold Weather Package         900
Satellite radio         595
Obstacle detection, rear         700
Proximity key         1,000
Adaptive cruise control         2,200
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738        
Premium Package         1,910
Navigation system         1,640
Heated second row seats         320
Cold Weather Package         820
Satellite radio         540
Obstacle detection, rear         635
Proximity key         910
Adaptive cruise control         2,000
Options (change) 2,085 0 0 0 9,645
Options (change) 1,738 0 0 0 8,775
Destination 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 695
Total Price $36,540 $38,755 $38,355 $40,705 $61,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,498
Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4255hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8M6
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$36,540$38,755$38,355$40,705$61,740
Adjustments for Features-3,120-70-3,170-3,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$38,685$35,185$37,535$61,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,265$1,765$4,115$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850$850 
Cruise control $150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200 
Backup collision intervention$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 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200$200 
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200 
Lane sway warning$25 $25$25 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50 $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$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 
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 
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 spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app $50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0 
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$11,650$8,600$11,700$11,700$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,120$70$3,170$3,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-235-2-83-790

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20202006
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in113.6 in
Length191.3 in191.2 in
Width73.0 in72.7 in
Height66.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested172544%
Total Not Requested222556%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
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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