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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: $37,505

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $23,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,931

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $21,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelTribecaTribeca5-Series
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $54,400
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $50,230
Sunroof 1,500    
Cargo cover 75 75  
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360 700
Navigation system 2,200 2,200 1,900
Premium Package     2,500
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Sunroof 1,304    
Cargo cover 49 49  
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234 635
Navigation system 1,912 1,913 1,730
Premium Package     2,275
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 4,135 2,635 6,195
Options (change) 3,499 2,196 5,635
Destination 775 775 825
Total Price $37,505 $39,305 $61,420
Total Invoice $34,931 $36,674 $56,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,831
Model Year201220122008
ModelTribecaTribeca5-Series
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6256hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$37,505$39,305$61,420
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,505$38,705$60,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$34,931$36,674$56,690
Adjustments for Features0-560-928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,931$36,114$55,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,183$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122008
ModelTribecaTribeca5-Series
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$6,775$7,375$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-928

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelTribeca5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.2 in113.6 in
Length191.5 in191.2 in
Width73.9 in72.7 in
Height66.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.0 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 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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