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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: $35,060

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $26,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,758

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $25,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelWRX5-Series
TrimLimited540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $56,450
Base Invoice $29,708 $53,180
Navigation Package 2,100  
Universal garage door opener 111  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233  
Door sill trim plates 161  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   650
Temporary spare tire   150
AWD   2,300
Navigation Package 1,863  
Universal garage door opener 72  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151  
Door sill trim plates 104  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   600
Temporary spare tire   140
AWD   2,140
Options (change) 2,605 4,300
Options (change) 2,190 3,980
Destination 860 995
Total Price $35,060 $61,745
Total Invoice $32,758 $58,155

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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: $22,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,173
Model Year20182017
ModelWRX5-Series
TrimLimited540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,060$61,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,060$57,260
Total Invoice$32,758$58,155
Adjustments for Features0-4,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,758$53,931

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
ModelWRX5-Series
TrimLimited540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,785$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,224

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
ModelWRX5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in117.1 in
Length180.9 in194.6 in
Width70.7 in73.5 in
Height58.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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