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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: $29,485

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,519

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $19,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim525i530i550iM52.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $26,495 $29,595
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $24,894 $27,739
Premium Package 2,000 1,800        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350    
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800   800 800    
Wood trim       0    
Rear spoiler       0    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation         2,195 2,195
Premium Package 1,820 1,640        
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320    
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685      
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Xenon HID headlights 730   730 730    
Wood trim       0    
Rear spoiler       0    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation         1,830 1,830
Options (change) 7,770 6,770 5,770 3,220 2,195 2,195
Options (change) 7,075 6,165 5,255 2,930 1,830 1,830
Destination 695 695 695 695 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0
Total Price $50,965 $54,265 $63,865 $88,115 $29,485 $32,585
Total Invoice $46,625 $49,630 $58,365 $80,695 $27,519 $30,364

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,445
Model Year200620062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim525i530i550iM52.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$50,965$54,265$63,865$88,115$29,485$32,585
Adjustments for Features00-400-3,265-1,435-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,965$54,265$63,465$84,850$28,050$30,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$12,500$33,885$0$2,600
Total Invoice$46,625$49,630$58,365$80,695$27,519$30,364
Adjustments for Features00-366-2,990-1,339-1,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,625$49,630$57,999$77,705$26,180$28,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$11,374$31,080$0$2,381

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200620062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim525i530i550iM52.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver    $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger    $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $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    $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Body kit   $0$0$0
Rear spoiler   $200  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, remote   $200  
HD radio    $50$50
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0 $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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$100
Total Value of Features$3,165$3,165$3,565$6,430$4,600$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$400$3,265$1,435$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments00-366-2,990-1,339-1,803

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length191.1 in188.8 in
Width72.7 in72.4 in
Height57.8 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,469 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.0 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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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