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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: $39,230

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $19,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,539

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $19,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelTribecaTribeca5-Series5-Series
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $48,295 $53,180
Sunroof 1,500      
Navigation system 2,200 2,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360 750 750
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800 1,800    
Premium Package     2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Heated front seats     500 500
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Rearview camera     400 400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200
Sunroof 1,304      
Navigation system 1,907 1,913    
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234 685 685
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,662 1,434    
Premium Package     2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Heated front seats     455 455
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Rearview camera     370 370
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,025 2,025
Options (change) 5,860 4,360 7,000 4,700
Options (change) 5,107 3,581 6,435 4,320
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $39,230 $41,030 $59,195 $62,145
Total Invoice $36,539 $38,059 $55,725 $58,495

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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: $17,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,120
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelTribecaTribeca5-Series5-Series
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$39,230$41,030$59,195$62,145
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,195-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,230$40,430$57,000$61,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0$4,025
Total Invoice$36,539$38,059$55,725$58,495
Adjustments for Features0-557-2,066-1,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,539$37,502$53,659$57,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$963$0$3,782

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelTribecaTribeca5-Series5-Series
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250$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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,325$7,925$9,520$8,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,195$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-557-2,066-1,054

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelTribeca5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.2 in117.1 in
Length191.5 in194.6 in
Width73.9 in73.5 in
Height66.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.5 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 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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

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