Subaru Legacy Subaru Legacy 2011 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $20,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $17,840

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006200620062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Limited Package 4,300 3,300          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 995 995          
Folding second row seats       475 475 475 475
Heated front seats       500 500 500  
Satellite radio       595 595 595 595
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450    
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Limited Package 3,947 3,106          
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Sunroof 829 829          
Folding second row seats       430 430 430 430
Heated front seats       455 455 455  
Satellite radio       540 540 540 540
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320    
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 4,820 4,820 3,370 1,070
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 4,385 4,385 3,065 970
Destination 725 725 725 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $48,015 $52,315 $61,465 $85,965
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $43,935 $47,850 $56,175 $78,735

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Legacy dealer quotes or BMW 5-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,292
Model Year2011201120112006200620062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6T5M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$48,015$52,315$61,465$85,965
Adjustments for Features-485-1,435-5850-950-1,100-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,530$30,580$33,535$48,015$51,365$60,365$81,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$3,350$12,350$33,835
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$43,935$47,850$56,175$78,735
Adjustments for Features-452-1,334-5430-869-1,005-3,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,643$28,434$31,109$43,935$46,981$55,170$74,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$5,466$0$3,046$11,235$31,031

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201120112006200620062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
7-speed automated manual      $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener     $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Ski sack   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   $0
Hood scoop  $100    
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100    
CD changer, remote      $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50    
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150
Compass   $0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers      $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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$100$100$100
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$2,750$3,700$2,850$2,265$3,215$3,365$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$1,435$585$0$950$1,100$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-452-1,334-5430-869-1,005-3,769

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112006
ModelLegacy5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length186.4 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in72.7 in
Height59.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested290071%
Total Not Requested117529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested252577%
Total Not Requested77523%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.