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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: $33,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,444

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $30,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelWRX5-Series
TrimLimited550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $62,000
Base Invoice $29,154 $57,220
Navigation Package 2,600  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Folding second row seats   475
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation Package 2,307  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Folding second row seats   430
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,850 4,875
Options (change) 2,470 4,460
Destination 820 895
Total Price $34,665 $67,770
Total Invoice $32,444 $62,575

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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: $28,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,082
Model Year20172012
ModelWRX5-Series
TrimLimited550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,665$67,770
Adjustments for Features0-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,665$63,385
Total Invoice$32,444$62,575
Adjustments for Features0-4,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,444$58,526

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelWRX5-Series
TrimLimited550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Voice control for external devices $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
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
Door sill trim plates $100
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 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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,410$8,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,049

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelWRX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length180.9 in193.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,267 lb.4,519 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.4 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 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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