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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: $36,260

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $22,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,823

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $20,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $29,708 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300      
Universal garage door opener 111      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233      
Door sill trim plates 161      
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Premium Package   2,600 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
App support   250 250 250
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250
Rearview camera   400 400  
Lane departure warning   700 700 700
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928      
Universal garage door opener 72      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151      
Door sill trim plates 104      
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Premium Package   2,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
App support   230 230 230
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230
Rearview camera   365 365  
Lane departure warning   635 635 635
Options (change) 3,805 10,300 9,200 4,100
Options (change) 3,255 9,380 8,380 3,735
Destination 860 925 925 925
Total Price $36,260 $59,025 $63,525 $67,725
Total Invoice $33,823 $54,460 $58,615 $62,525

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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: $21,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,451
Model Year2018201320132013
ModelWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,260$59,025$63,525$67,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,285-1,285-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,260$57,740$62,240$67,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$9,450
Total Invoice$33,823$54,460$58,615$62,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,186-1,186-494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,823$53,274$57,429$62,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155$8,757

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018201320132013
ModelWRX5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
PIN Code Access$10   
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane sway warning$25   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Front splitter spoiler$200   
Hood scoop$100   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Total Value of Features$5,560$6,845$6,845$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285$1,285$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,186-1,186-494

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,277 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested225060%
Total Not Requested150040%

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
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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