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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: $29,004

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $26,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,867

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $24,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim528i535i550iM52.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Premium Package 950 750          
Navigation system 1,900 1,900     2,000 2,000 2,000
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475      
Body kit 1,600            
Sport Package 2,900            
Value Package 0 0 0        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595      
Heated front seats   500 500        
Rear spoiler       0 393 393 393
HD radio       350      
iPod integration       400      
Wood trim       0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         186 186 186
Sunroof         995 995  
Limited Package         4,600 3,500  
Universal garage door opener         85 85 85
Premium Package 865 685          
Navigation system 1,730 1,730     1,668 1,668 1,668
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430      
Body kit 1,455            
Sport Package 2,640            
Value Package 0 0 0        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540      
Heated front seats   455 455        
Rear spoiler       0 295 295 295
HD radio       315      
iPod integration       365      
Wood trim       0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         121 121 121
Sunroof         829 829  
Limited Package         4,223 3,288  
Universal garage door opener         55 55 55
Options (change) 8,420 4,220 1,570 1,820 8,259 7,159 2,664
Options (change) 7,660 3,840 1,425 1,650 7,191 6,256 2,139
Destination 875 875 875 875 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $55,245 $56,345 $63,045 $91,395 $29,004 $33,004 $35,009
Total Invoice $50,990 $52,045 $58,230 $84,550 $26,867 $30,539 $32,331

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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: $24,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,425
Model Year2010201020102010201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim528i535i550iM52.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionM6T6M6S7M6T5M6
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)245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$55,245$56,345$63,045$91,395$29,004$33,004$35,009
Adjustments for Features-1,840-1,940-1,390-4,0050-950-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,405$54,405$61,655$87,390$29,004$32,054$34,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$8,250$33,985$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$50,990$52,045$58,230$84,550$26,867$30,539$32,331
Adjustments for Features-1,698-1,792-1,284-3,7050-879-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,292$50,253$56,946$80,845$26,867$29,660$32,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$961$7,654$31,553$0$2,793$5,372

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2010201020102010201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim528i535i550iM52.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
7-speed automated manual   $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000 
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100      
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$0
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
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$0
Hood scoop      $100
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
CD changer, remote   $200   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
MP3-compatible player    $50$50$50
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
Surround sound   $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Traffic information   $25   
USB port    $25$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$0
Cornering lights $50$50    
Headlight washers$50  $50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150      
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100      
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100      
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0      
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,115$4,565$7,180$3,175$4,125$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$1,940$1,390$4,005$0$950$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,698-1,792-1,284-3,7050-879-92

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,506 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
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested315079%
Total Not Requested82521%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested277587%
Total Not Requested42513%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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