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Subaru Outback vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $54,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $50,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackX5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanM
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $87,250
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $80,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Temporary spare tire     150
Wood trim     0
CD changer, remote     600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Temporary spare tire     135
Wood trim     0
CD changer, remote     545
Options (change) 2,260 2,077 750
Options (change) 1,991 1,872 680
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $33,900 $34,217 $88,895
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,867 $82,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,775
Model Year200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackX5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanM
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4245hp H6555hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17275/40-20
Total Price$33,900$34,217$88,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-6,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,092$81,925
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0
Total Invoice$31,431$31,867$82,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,048-6,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,819$75,594
Cost Above Minimum$612$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X5

Model Year200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackX5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanM
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,290$6,415$12,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,048-6,431

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in115.5 in
Length188.7 in191.2 in
Width69.7 in76.1 in
Height63.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.521.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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