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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: $27,685

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $19,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,790

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $17,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim525i530i550iM52.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $19,995 $24,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $18,926 $23,440 $26,228
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800   2,000 2,000 2,000
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475      
Heated front seats 500 500 500        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Wood trim       0      
Rear spoiler       0      
Limited Package         4,000 3,000 2,000
Sunroof         995 995 995
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640   1,668 1,668 1,668
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430      
Heated front seats 455 455 455        
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320          
Wood trim       0      
Rear spoiler       0      
Limited Package         3,672 2,830 1,833
Sunroof         829 829 829
Options (change) 4,225 4,225 2,775 475 6,995 5,995 4,995
Options (change) 3,845 3,845 2,525 430 6,169 5,327 4,330
Destination 695 695 695 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $47,420 $51,720 $60,870 $85,370 $27,685 $31,685 $33,685
Total Invoice $43,395 $47,310 $55,635 $78,195 $25,790 $29,462 $31,253

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,057
Model Year2006200620062006201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim525i530i550iM52.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$47,420$51,720$60,870$85,370$27,685$31,685$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,100-4,115-485-1,435-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,420$50,770$59,770$81,255$27,200$30,250$33,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$12,350$33,835$0$3,050$5,900
Total Invoice$43,395$47,310$55,635$78,195$25,790$29,462$31,253
Adjustments for Features0-869-1,005-3,769-452-1,334-543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,395$46,441$54,630$74,426$25,338$28,128$30,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,046$11,235$31,031$0$2,790$5,372

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2006200620062006201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim525i530i550iM52.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000 
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   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
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   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Hood scoop      $100
Rear spoiler   $200   
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100
CD changer, remote   $200   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player    $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150   
Compass$0$0$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers   $50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50   
Steering-linked headlights $150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$2,265$3,215$3,365$6,380$2,750$3,700$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,100$4,115$485$1,435$585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-869-1,005-3,769-452-1,334-543

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062010
Model5-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length191.1 in186.4 in
Width72.7 in71.7 in
Height57.8 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested257569%
Total Not Requested117531%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested220074%
Total Not Requested77526%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142566%
Total Not Requested75034%

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