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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: $35,260

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B   
Difference: $20,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,613

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B   
Difference: $20,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018201820182018
ModelLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5GT Spec B530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,995 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $31,534 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Universal garage door opener 77          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183          
Rear spoiler 380          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450        
Wood trim         0 0
Sunroof           0
Universal garage door opener 50          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119          
Rear spoiler 285          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335        
Wood trim         0 0
Sunroof           0
Options (change) 640 2,500 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 454 2,295 960 960 455 0
Destination 625 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $35,260 $55,895 $59,745 $64,045 $74,895 $104,595
Total Invoice $32,613 $52,700 $56,295 $60,295 $70,390 $98,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,768
Model Year200720182018201820182018
ModelLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5GT Spec B530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$35,260$55,895$59,745$64,045$74,895$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,520-3,520-5,470-9,295-10,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$52,375$56,225$58,575$65,600$93,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$6,200$13,225$41,575
Total Invoice$32,613$52,700$56,295$60,295$70,390$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,319-3,317-5,150-8,736-9,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,613$49,381$52,978$55,145$61,654$88,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,597$5,764$12,273$38,731

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200720182018201820182018
ModelLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5GT Spec B530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700  $1700$1700 
RWD $0$0   
4WD     $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer$25     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Body kit$0   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Hood scoop$100     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler$200   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system     $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
LED headlights    $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,625$7,145$7,145$9,095$12,920$14,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,520$3,520$5,470$9,295$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,319-3,317-5,150-8,736-9,983

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072018
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 Weight3,251 lb.3,747 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 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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