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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: $37,188

Subaru Outback Limited   
Difference: $29,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackX5X5X5X5X5
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,595 $37,995 $37,495 $39,945 $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $63,500 $73,800
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585              
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458 458 458          
Premium Tier         1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150  
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Driving Assistance Package         1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
LED headlights         1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550 550 550  
Apple CarPlay support         300 300 300 300 300
Leather seating surfaces         1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Temporary spare tire         150 150 150   150
Heated steering wheel         190 190 190 190  
Heated second row seats         350 350 350 350 350
M Sport Design                 4,450
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323              
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343 343 343          
Premium Tier         1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Driving Assistance Package         1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
LED headlights         1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)         505 505 505 505  
Apple CarPlay support         275 275 275 275 275
Leather seating surfaces         1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Temporary spare tire         140 140 140   140
Heated steering wheel         175 175 175 175  
Heated second row seats         320 320 320 320 320
M Sport Design                 4,095
Options (change) 2,543 2,043 458 458 8,940 8,940 8,940 8,790 8,350
Options (change) 2,081 1,666 343 343 8,230 8,230 8,230 8,090 7,685
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,668 0
Total Price $37,188 $41,088 $39,003 $41,453 $66,885 $69,185 $70,685 $68,617 $83,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,634
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,214
Model Year202120212021202120182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackX5X5X5X5X5
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$37,188$41,088$39,003$41,453$66,885$69,185$70,685$68,617$83,145
Adjustments for Features00-90-90-1,245-3,195-3,195-3,795-4,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,188$41,088$38,913$41,363$65,640$65,990$67,490$64,822$78,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$1,725$4,175$818$1,168$2,668$0$13,428

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X5

Model Year202120212021202120182018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackX5X5X5X5X5
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-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$1700$1700
RWD    $0    
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25     
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10     
Remote app    $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system        $500
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
Around view cameras        $500
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 $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$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75     
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75     
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     
Wide-view front camera        $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25     
Roof rack$300$300       
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250$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 air vents$100$100$100$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat    $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25     
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger       $0 
9 kWh battery pack       $0 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0     
Black exterior trim (optional)        $0
Body kit        $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900     
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
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
Compass$0$0$0$0     
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100    $100
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75     
Memory system, passenger seat        $150
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat        $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
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     
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0     
Rear air springs, auto-leveling       $350 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,950$7,950$8,040$8,040$9,195$11,145$11,145$11,745$12,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$90$90$1,245$3,195$3,195$3,795$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3-3-1,170-3,002-3,002-3,548-4,592

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X5

Model Year20212018
ModelOutbackX5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in115.5 in
Length191.3 in193.2 in
Width73.0 in76.3 in
Height66.1 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,636 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft366.0 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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested355090%
Total Not Requested40010%

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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested265087%
Total Not Requested40013%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%

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