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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: $32,050

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $27,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,924

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $25,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim528i535i550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $29,095 $31,945
Base Invoice $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $27,317 $29,897
Premium Package 2,400 2,200      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Xenon HID headlights 800        
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
HD radio 350 350 350    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Lane departure warning 950 950 950    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Heated second row seats 350 350 350    
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
EyeSight and Navigation Package       2,095 1,595
Premium Package 2,185 2,000      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Xenon HID headlights 730        
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
HD radio 315 315 315    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135    
Lane departure warning 865 865 865    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Heated second row seats 320 320 320    
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
EyeSight and Navigation Package       1,747 1,331
Options (change) 13,370 12,370 9,420 2,095 1,595
Options (change) 12,125 11,210 8,525 1,747 1,331
Destination 825 825 825 860 860
Total Price $59,995 $64,295 $70,645 $32,050 $34,400
Total Invoice $55,265 $59,225 $65,100 $29,924 $32,088

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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: $30,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,067
Model Year20092009200920182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim528i535i550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$59,995$64,295$70,645$32,050$34,400
Adjustments for Features000-2,920-2,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,995$64,295$70,645$29,130$31,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$10,650$0$2,350
Total Invoice$55,265$59,225$65,100$29,924$32,088
Adjustments for Features000-2,726-2,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,265$59,225$65,100$27,198$29,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$9,835$0$2,166

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092009200920182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim528i535i550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
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
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit   $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,715$3,715$3,715$6,635$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$2,920$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments000-2,726-2,724

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092018
Model5-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length191.1 in189.1 in
Width72.7 in72.4 in
Height57.8 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,515 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 528i

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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested212554%
Total Not Requested182546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested197565%
Total Not Requested107535%

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