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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: $31,850

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $35,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,596

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $32,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,895 $60,200
Base Invoice $27,013 $55,585
Universal garage door opener 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 2,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,200
Folding second row seats   475
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,300
Universal garage door opener 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,719  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,000
Folding second row seats   430
Heated front seats   455
AWD   2,115
Options (change) 2,260 5,975
Options (change) 1,888 5,475
Destination 695 875
Total Price $31,850 $67,050
Total Invoice $29,596 $61,935

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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: $29,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,055
Model Year20092011
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4400hp V8
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$31,850$67,050
Adjustments for Features0-5,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$61,330
Total Invoice$29,596$61,935
Adjustments for Features0-5,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,596$56,651

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Traction control $100
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel 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 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 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
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,375$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,284

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelLegacy5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in116.9 in
Length186.2 in193.1 in
Width68.1 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,435 lb.4,519 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

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