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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: $24,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT530i540i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,595 $37,995 $37,495 $39,945 $51,200 $56,450
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585        
Cold Weather Package         800 800
Driver Assistance Plus II         1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package         1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,400 1,400
Premium Package         2,300 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)         700 700
Apple CarPlay support         300 300
Temporary spare tire         150 150
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323        
Cold Weather Package         735 735
Driver Assistance Plus II         1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package         1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,290 1,290
Premium Package         2,115 1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)         645 645
Apple CarPlay support         275 275
Temporary spare tire         140 140
Options (change) 2,085 1,585 0 0 9,150 8,800
Options (change) 1,738 1,323 0 0 8,420 8,100
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 995 995
Total Price $36,730 $40,630 $38,545 $40,995 $61,345 $66,245

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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: $22,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,832
Model Year202120212021202120172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT530i540i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,730$40,630$38,545$40,995$61,345$66,245
Adjustments for Features00-90-90-1,945-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,730$40,630$38,455$40,905$59,400$63,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$1,725$4,175$0$4,450

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year202120212021202120172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT530i540i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving    $100$100
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist    $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Side collision intervention    $200$200
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $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
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat    $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
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
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support    $0$0
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Text dictation    $50$50
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice recorder    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 $200
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,725$8,725$8,815$8,815$10,670$11,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$90$90$1,945$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2-2-1,830-2,251

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20212017
ModelOutback5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in117.1 in
Length191.3 in194.6 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height66.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,636 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft318.7 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 only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested375095%
Total Not Requested2005%

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

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%

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