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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: $34,665

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $15,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,444

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $13,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006200620062006
ModelWRXWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Navigation Package 2,600          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165        
Universal garage door opener 85 85        
Navigation system     1,800 1,800 1,800  
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500  
Satellite radio     595 595 595 595
Xenon HID headlights     800   800 800
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,450      
Premium Package       1,800    
Rear spoiler           0
Wood trim           0
Navigation Package 2,307          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107        
Universal garage door opener 56 56        
Navigation system     1,640 1,640 1,640  
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455  
Satellite radio     540 540 540 540
Xenon HID headlights     730   730 730
Proximity key     910 910 910 910
Leather seating surfaces     1,320      
Premium Package       1,640    
Rear spoiler           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,850 250 6,620 6,170 5,170 2,870
Options (change) 2,470 163 6,025 5,615 4,705 2,610
Destination 820 820 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $34,665 $41,065 $49,815 $53,665 $63,265 $87,765
Total Invoice $32,444 $38,733 $45,575 $49,080 $57,815 $80,375

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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: $16,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,694
Model Year201720172006200620062006
ModelWRXWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$34,665$41,065$49,815$53,665$63,265$87,765
Adjustments for Features-1,670-2,8700-700-1,100-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,995$38,195$49,815$52,965$62,165$83,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0$3,150$12,350$33,835
Total Invoice$32,444$38,733$45,575$49,080$57,815$80,375
Adjustments for Features-1,563-2,7070-640-1,005-3,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,881$36,026$45,575$48,440$56,810$76,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,145$0$2,865$11,235$31,031

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201720172006200620062006
ModelWRXWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275    
Limited-slip front differential $500    
Limited-slip rear differential $300   $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   $0
Front splitter spoiler$200$200    
Hood scoop$100$100    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75$75    
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers     $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
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$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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Total Value of Features$4,735$5,935$3,065$3,765$4,165$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$2,870$0$700$1,100$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,563-2,7070-640-1,005-3,769

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172006
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.3,429 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested66041%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

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%

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