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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: $39,108

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $16,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,443

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $14,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelTribeca5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $30,727 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Navigation system 2,400 1,900 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 325 750 750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800      
Third-row seat 1,000      
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Rearview camera   400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500 500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Navigation system 2,202 1,730 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear 211 685 685  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,662      
Third-row seat 756      
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Rearview camera   365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455 455 455
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 5,818 9,425 9,425 4,425
Options (change) 5,021 8,580 8,580 4,025
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $39,108 $55,350 $60,400 $65,500
Total Invoice $36,443 $51,100 $55,745 $60,485

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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: $17,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,477
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelTribeca5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$39,108$55,350$60,400$65,500
Adjustments for Features-8800-700-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,228$55,350$59,700$64,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$9,450
Total Invoice$36,443$51,100$55,745$60,485
Adjustments for Features-8200-646-646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,623$51,100$55,099$59,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,999$8,739

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelTribeca5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim $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   
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$7,350$6,470$7,170$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$0$700$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-8200-646-646

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092011
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

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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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%

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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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%

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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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