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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: $35,535

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $21,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $19,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800
Base Invoice $28,601 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275
Navigation Package with Eyesight 4,095      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165      
Universal garage door opener 85      
Premium Package   2,400 2,200  
Navigation system   1,900 1,900 1,900
iPod integration   400 400 400
HD radio   350 350 350
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights   800    
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Lane departure warning   500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,633      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107      
Universal garage door opener 56      
Premium Package   2,185 2,000  
Navigation system   1,730 1,730 1,730
iPod integration   365 365 365
HD radio   315 315 315
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Xenon HID headlights   730    
Proximity key   910 910 910
Lane departure warning   455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Options (change) 4,345 11,320 10,320 8,120
Options (change) 3,796 10,250 9,335 7,335
Destination 795 825 825 825
Total Price $35,535 $56,745 $60,945 $67,745
Total Invoice $33,192 $52,285 $56,155 $62,435

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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: $22,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,069
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,535$56,745$60,945$67,745
Adjustments for Features-1,04500-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,490$56,745$60,945$67,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$10,600
Total Invoice$33,192$52,285$56,155$62,435
Adjustments for Features-97600-369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,216$52,285$56,155$62,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,870$9,781

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2016200820082008
ModelWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
PIN Code Access$10   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane sway warning$25   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Front splitter spoiler$200   
Hood scoop$100   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,635$4,590$4,590$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$0$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-97600-369

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162008
ModelWRX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length180.9 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height58.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested187553%
Total Not Requested166047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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