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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: $41,040

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $55,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,644

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $50,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelWRX5-Series
TrimSTI LimitedM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,495 $94,100
Base Invoice $36,355 $87,250
Navigation Package 1,500  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Navigation Package 1,331  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 1,750 0
Options (change) 1,494 0
Destination 795 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $41,040 $96,395
Total Invoice $38,644 $89,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,679
Model Year20152016
ModelWRX5-Series
TrimSTI LimitedM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4560hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$41,040$96,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,040$91,850
Total Invoice$38,644$89,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,644$85,323

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152016
ModelWRX5-Series
TrimSTI LimitedM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,222

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152016
ModelWRX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length180.9 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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