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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: $31,123

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,804

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,800

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $20,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $25,895 $28,895
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $24,343 $27,097
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Active Driving Assistant         900    
Wood trim         0    
Eyesight Driver Assist System           1,295 1,295
Sunroof           1,445 1,445
Navigation Package           1,300 1,300
Rear spoiler           393 393
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Active Driving Assistant         830    
Wood trim         0    
Eyesight Driver Assist System           1,079 1,079
Sunroof           1,203 1,203
Navigation Package           1,085 1,085
Rear spoiler           295 295
Options (change) 4,350 4,200 2,900 2,900 1,550 4,433 4,433
Options (change) 4,000 3,860 2,665 2,665 1,425 3,662 3,662
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 795 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $57,745 $52,927 $61,595 $65,895 $75,945 $31,123 $34,123
Total Invoice $54,405 $49,597 $58,000 $62,000 $71,360 $28,800 $31,554

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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: $19,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,388
Model Year2018201820182018201820142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8CVT-6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$57,745$52,927$61,595$65,895$75,945$31,123$34,123
Adjustments for Features-2,895-2,670-2,895-4,845-8,145-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,850$50,257$58,700$61,050$67,800$31,023$34,123
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$17,543$0$3,100
Total Invoice$54,405$49,597$58,000$62,000$71,360$28,800$31,554
Adjustments for Features-2,728-2,502-2,726-4,559-7,653-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,677$47,095$55,274$57,441$63,707$28,707$31,554
Cost Above Minimum$4,582$0$8,179$10,346$16,612$0$2,847

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2018201820182018201820142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100  
Lead vehicle start alert     $25$25
Power trunk closer    $350  
Proximity key    $250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane sway warning     $25$25
Obstacle detection, front    $150  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350   
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights    $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150  
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$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$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,770$7,545$7,770$9,720$13,020$4,975$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$2,670$2,895$4,845$8,145$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,728-2,502-2,726-4,559-7,653-930

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182014
Model5-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in108.3 in
Length194.6 in187.2 in
Width73.5 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,316 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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