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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: $27,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,924

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim528i535i550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $29,095 $31,945
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $27,317 $29,897
Premium Package 2,250        
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
App support 250 250 250    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Obstacle detection, rear   750      
EyeSight and Navigation Package       2,095 1,595
Premium Package 2,050        
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
App support 230 230 230    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Obstacle detection, rear   685      
EyeSight and Navigation Package       1,747 1,331
Options (change) 11,450 9,950 5,450 2,095 1,595
Options (change) 10,430 9,065 4,965 1,747 1,331
Destination 895 895 895 860 860
Total Price $59,245 $63,345 $68,345 $32,050 $34,400
Total Invoice $54,655 $58,440 $63,080 $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: $27,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,987
Model Year20122012201220182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim528i535i550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$59,245$63,345$68,345$32,050$34,400
Adjustments for Features-750-3000-1,015-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,495$63,045$68,345$31,035$33,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$9,850$0$2,350
Total Invoice$54,655$58,440$63,080$29,924$32,088
Adjustments for Features-692-2770-948-947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,963$58,163$63,080$28,976$31,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$9,117$0$2,165

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122012201220182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim528i535i550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
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
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
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 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
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  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit   $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
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  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,370$5,920$5,620$6,635$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$300$0$1,015$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-692-2770-948-947

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in108.3 in
Length193.1 in189.1 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,515 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested235059%
Total Not Requested160041%

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 information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%

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