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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,060

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $16,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,685

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $14,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim525i530i550iM52.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $28,795 $33,995
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $26,782 $31,524
Premium Package 2,000 1,800        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800   2,000  
Sport Package (AWD) 700 700        
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Rear spoiler       0 380 380
Wood trim       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183 183
Universal garage door opener         77 77
Premium Package 1,820 1,640        
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640   1,824  
Sport Package (AWD) 635 635        
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Rear spoiler       0 285 285
Wood trim       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119 119
Universal garage door opener         50 50
Options (change) 5,000 4,800 2,300 0 2,640 640
Options (change) 4,550 4,370 2,095 0 2,278 454
Destination 695 695 695 695 625 625
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0
Total Price $48,195 $52,295 $60,395 $84,895 $32,060 $35,260
Total Invoice $44,100 $47,835 $55,205 $77,765 $29,685 $32,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,921
Model Year200620062006200620062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim525i530i550iM52.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13120, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$48,195$52,295$60,395$84,895$32,060$35,260
Adjustments for Features-540-1,190-740-3,7550-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,655$51,105$59,655$81,140$32,060$35,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$12,000$33,485$0$3,075
Total Invoice$44,100$47,835$55,205$77,765$29,685$32,603
Adjustments for Features-494-1,089-676-3,4400-116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,606$46,746$54,529$74,325$29,685$32,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,140$10,923$30,719$0$2,802

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200620062006200620062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim525i530i550iM52.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
5-speed manual    $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Hood scoop    $100$100
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD changer, remote   $200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Compass$0$0$0 $0$0
Headlight washers   $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150    
Xenon HID headlights $500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$3,715$4,365$3,915$6,930$3,175$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$1,190$740$3,755$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-494-1,089-676-3,4400-116

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length191.1 in186.2 in
Width72.7 in68.1 in
Height57.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

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%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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