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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: $29,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $26,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900
Base Invoice $28,601 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390
Navigation Package with Eyesight 4,095          
Universal garage door opener 85          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165          
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Premium Package   2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
M Sport Line   3,150        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500
LED headlights   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,633          
Universal garage door opener 56          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107          
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Premium Package   2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
M Sport Line   2,865        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455
LED headlights   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Options (change) 4,345 13,600 9,350 9,350 9,450 5,500
Options (change) 3,796 12,380 8,515 8,515 8,605 5,010
Destination 795 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,535 $64,545 $65,945 $67,445 $72,345 $71,395
Total Invoice $33,192 $60,010 $61,340 $62,720 $67,230 $66,395

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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: $24,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,509
Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,535$64,545$65,945$67,445$72,345$71,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,635-4,635-4,635-4,635-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,535$59,910$61,310$62,810$67,710$66,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400$2,900$7,800$6,850
Total Invoice$33,192$60,010$61,340$62,720$67,230$66,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,309-4,311-4,310-4,307-4,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,192$55,701$57,029$58,410$62,923$62,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,328$2,709$7,222$6,384

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25     
PIN Code Access$10     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50$50$50$50$50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane sway warning$25     
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100     
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer$25     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Body kit$0$0    
Front splitter spoiler$200     
Hood scoop$100     
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0     
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75     
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals$75     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback 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$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,010$9,645$9,645$9,645$9,645$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,635$4,635$4,635$4,635$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,309-4,311-4,310-4,307-4,310

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162015
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 Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested275078%
Total Not Requested78522%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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