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

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Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,260

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $24,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,823

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $23,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $29,708 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300        
Universal garage door opener 111        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233        
Door sill trim plates 161        
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Heated front seats         500
Wood trim         0
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928        
Universal garage door opener 72        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151        
Door sill trim plates 104        
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335      
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140 140
Heated front seats         455
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,805 7,850 6,400 6,400 4,050
Options (change) 3,255 7,225 5,890 5,890 3,725
Destination 860 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,260 $61,245 $65,095 $69,395 $78,445
Total Invoice $33,823 $57,630 $61,225 $65,225 $73,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,375
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,260$61,245$65,095$69,395$78,445
Adjustments for Features0-4,710-4,710-6,660-9,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,260$56,535$60,385$62,735$69,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$6,200$12,750
Total Invoice$33,823$57,630$61,225$65,225$73,660
Adjustments for Features0-4,432-4,430-6,260-8,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,823$53,198$56,795$58,965$65,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,597$5,767$11,861

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700  $1700$1700
RWD $0$0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25    
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100$100
PIN Code Access$10    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150    
Cross-traffic warning, front $25$25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Side collision intervention $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit$0   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Front splitter spoiler$200    
Hood scoop$100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound    $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   $200
Boost gauge$75    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$75   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Wheels, dark finish$0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,610$10,320$10,320$12,270$14,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,710$4,710$6,660$9,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,432-4,430-6,260-8,601

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelWRX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in117.1 in
Length180.9 in194.6 in
Width70.7 in73.5 in
Height58.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested320085%
Total Not Requested55015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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