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Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,058

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $16,912

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,370

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $15,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelTribeca5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $30,702 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Navigation system 2,400        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293        
Obstacle detection, rear 325   750 750  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800        
Third-row seat 1,000        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Premium Package   2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Navigation system 2,205        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190        
Obstacle detection, rear 211   685 685  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,661        
Third-row seat 756        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Premium Package   2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Options (change) 5,818 8,175 6,675 4,350 3,525
Options (change) 5,023 7,440 6,075 3,960 3,205
Destination 645 895 895 895 895
Total Price $39,058 $55,970 $60,070 $66,195 $66,420
Total Invoice $36,370 $51,665 $55,450 $61,110 $61,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,909
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelTribeca5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$39,058$55,970$60,070$66,195$66,420
Adjustments for Features-230-650-2000-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,828$55,320$59,870$66,195$65,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$10,875$10,600
Total Invoice$36,370$51,665$55,450$61,110$61,320
Adjustments for Features-214-600-1850-462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,156$51,065$55,265$61,110$60,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$10,045$9,793

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelTribeca5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,950$8,370$7,920$7,720$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$650$200$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-214-600-1850-462

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelTribeca5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.2 in116.9 in
Length191.5 in193.1 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height66.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested15012%
Total Not Requested110088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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