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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: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $18,231

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $16,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim525i530i550iM53.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475      
Premium Package 2,000 1,800          
Premium Sound Package 1,800 1,800 1,800        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800   2,000 2,000  
Sport Package (AWD) 700 700          
Heated front seats 500 500 500        
Rear spoiler       0 389 389 389
Wood trim       0      
Limited Package         3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183 183 183
Universal garage door opener         77 77 77
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430      
Premium Package 1,820 1,640          
Premium Sound Package 1,640 1,640 1,640        
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640   1,830 1,719  
Sport Package (AWD) 635 635          
Heated front seats 455 455 455        
Rear spoiler       0 292 292 292
Wood trim       0      
Limited Package         3,017    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119 119 119
Universal garage door opener         50 50 50
Options (change) 7,275 7,075 4,575 475 5,949 2,649 649
Options (change) 6,620 6,440 4,165 430 5,308 2,180 461
Destination 695 695 695 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $50,470 $54,570 $62,670 $85,370 $33,239 $32,239 $35,939
Total Invoice $46,170 $49,905 $57,275 $78,195 $30,897 $29,888 $33,262

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,402
Model Year2006200620062006200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim525i530i550iM53.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13420, 13420, 13420, 13385, 9385, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$50,470$54,570$62,670$85,370$33,239$32,239$35,939
Adjustments for Features-290-940-490-3,055-1,5000-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,180$53,630$62,180$82,315$31,739$32,239$35,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$12,000$32,135$0$500$3,350
Total Invoice$46,170$49,905$57,275$78,195$30,897$29,888$33,262
Adjustments for Features-265-860-448-2,798-1,3940-787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,905$49,045$56,827$75,397$29,503$29,888$32,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,140$10,922$29,492$0$385$2,972

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2006200620062006200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim525i530i550iM53.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000  
5-speed manual     $0 
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 $400
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Ski sack$50$50$50$50   
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$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Hood scoop     $100$100
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125$125   
MP3-compatible player    $50$50$50
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$25
Compass$0$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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$3,765$4,415$3,965$6,530$4,975$3,475$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$940$490$3,055$1,500$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-265-860-448-2,798-1,3940-787

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062009
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.3,251 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%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
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%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
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 550i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested52516%

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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