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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: $33,239

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $41,806

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,897

Subaru Legacy 3.0R   
Difference: $39,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $34,595 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $24,894 $32,106 $68,940 $96,100
Limited Package 3,300      
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 2,000      
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Heated front seats     500  
Temporary spare tire     150  
Wood trim     0 0
Sunroof       0
Limited Package 3,017      
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system 1,830      
Rear spoiler 292 292    
Heated front seats     455  
Temporary spare tire     140  
Wood trim     0 0
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 5,949 649 650 0
Options (change) 5,308 461 595 0
Destination 695 695 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $33,239 $35,939 $75,045 $104,595
Total Invoice $30,897 $33,262 $70,530 $98,095

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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: $32,961
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,314
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$33,239$35,939$75,045$104,595
Adjustments for Features-5750-9,420-11,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,664$35,939$65,625$93,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$0$27,700
Total Invoice$30,897$33,262$70,530$98,095
Adjustments for Features-5340-8,853-10,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,363$33,262$61,677$87,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,899$0$25,848

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Spec BM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
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
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Gesture control system   $100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,275$3,700$13,120$14,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$9,420$11,270
Value of Feature Adjustments-5340-8,853-10,570

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092018
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
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested245077%
Total Not Requested75023%

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