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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: $31,889

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $64,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,540

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $60,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $94,100
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $87,250
Stability control 300      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183  
Navigation system 2,000      
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 0
Wood trim       0
Stability control 275      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119  
Navigation system 1,721      
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,949 649 649 0
Options (change) 2,457 461 461 0
Destination 645 645 645 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,889 $32,589 $35,289 $96,395
Total Invoice $29,540 $30,273 $32,640 $89,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,448
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4560hp V8
TransmissionM5T5M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$31,889$32,589$35,289$96,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-425-7,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,889$31,589$34,864$89,125
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0
Total Invoice$29,540$30,273$32,640$89,545
Adjustments for Features0-929-393-6,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,540$29,344$32,247$82,792
Cost Above Minimum$196$0$2,903$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop$100 $100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$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
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals  $75 
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 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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,250$4,250$3,675$10,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$425$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-929-393-6,753

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082016
ModelLegacy5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in116.9 in
Length186.2 in193.4 in
Width68.1 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft318.4 ft3

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