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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: $36,730

Subaru Outback Limited   
Difference: $25,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT528i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,595 $37,995 $37,495 $39,945 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585          
Convenience Package         1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Package         1,800 1,800  
Driver Assistance Package         1,350 1,350 1,350
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750  
Navigation system         1,900 1,900  
Cold Weather Package         1,050 1,050 1,050
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500 500
Sport Package         2,200 2,200 2,200
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,400 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights         900    
iPod integration         400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550  
Rearview camera         400 400 400
Folding second row seats         475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350 350
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323          
Convenience Package         1,545 1,545 1,545
Premium Package         1,640 1,640  
Driver Assistance Package         1,230 1,230 1,230
Obstacle detection, rear         685 685  
Navigation system         1,730 1,730  
Cold Weather Package         955 955 955
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475 475 475
Sport Package         2,000 2,000 2,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,185 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights         820    
iPod integration         365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500  
Rearview camera         365 365 365
Folding second row seats         430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320 320
Options (change) 2,085 1,585 0 0 16,725 17,175 10,825
Options (change) 1,738 1,323 0 0 15,245 15,655 9,870
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875 875 875
Total Price $36,730 $40,630 $38,545 $40,995 $62,650 $68,150 $71,900

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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: $27,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,303
Model Year2021202120212021201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT528i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$36,730$40,630$38,545$40,995$62,650$68,150$71,900
Adjustments for Features-1,705-1,705-1,795-1,795-500-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,025$38,925$36,750$39,200$62,150$67,650$71,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$1,725$4,175$0$5,500$9,750

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2021202120212021201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT528i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-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$300$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
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500 
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   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
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$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 
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0$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   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
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
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75
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$150$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Wood trim    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$8,200$8,200$8,290$8,290$6,995$6,995$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$1,705$1,795$1,795$500$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-129-100-49-46-461-4610

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20212011
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in116.9 in
Length191.3 in193.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height66.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,636 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft318.4 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 information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested235059%
Total Not Requested160041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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