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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: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $57,561

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $53,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $85,500
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $78,840
Limited Package 3,300      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183  
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 0
Folding second row seats       475
Wood trim       0
Limited Package 3,017      
Navigation system 1,830 1,719    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119  
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 0
Folding second row seats       430
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 5,949 2,649 649 475
Options (change) 5,308 2,180 461 430
Destination 695 695 695 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $33,239 $32,239 $35,939 $89,800
Total Invoice $30,897 $29,888 $33,262 $83,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,981
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,817
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4500hp V10
TransmissionT5M5M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$33,239$32,239$35,939$89,800
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,739$32,239$35,014$85,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,897$29,888$33,262$83,095
Adjustments for Features-1,3940-856-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,503$29,888$32,406$79,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$2,903$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Stability control$400 $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
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 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
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
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,575$3,075$4,000$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940-856-3,775

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092009
ModelLegacy5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length186.2 in191.1 in
Width68.1 in72.7 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested277587%
Total Not Requested42513%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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