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Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,880

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $28,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,504

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $26,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $56,450
Base Invoice $26,438 $53,180
Navigation system 2,500  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,300
Navigation system 2,178  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   455
AWD   2,140
Options (change) 3,960 3,500
Options (change) 3,441 3,240
Destination 625 995
Total Price $32,880 $60,945
Total Invoice $30,504 $57,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,252
Model Year20072017
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4335hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$32,880$60,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,880$56,000
Total Invoice$30,504$57,415
Adjustments for Features0-4,659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,504$52,756

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072017
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,659

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072017
ModelLegacy5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in117.1 in
Length186.2 in194.6 in
Width68.1 in73.5 in
Height56.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,435 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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