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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $23,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $21,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840
Limited Package 4,300 3,300          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Sunroof 995 995          
iPod integration       400 400 400 400
Folding second row seats       475 475 475 475
Heated front seats       500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450    
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595 595 595
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Limited Package 3,947 3,106          
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Sunroof 829 829          
iPod integration       365 365 365 365
Folding second row seats       430 430 430 430
Heated front seats       455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320    
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540 540 540
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 5,320 5,320 3,870 1,470
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 4,840 4,840 3,520 1,335
Destination 725 725 725 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $51,945 $57,245 $65,095 $90,795
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $47,980 $52,855 $60,095 $84,000

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,733
Model Year2011201120112009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4230hp I6300hp 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$51,945$57,245$65,095$90,795
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-165-1,115-1,965-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$51,780$56,130$63,130$86,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$4,350$11,350$34,385
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$47,980$52,855$60,095$84,000
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-152-1,029-1,814-4,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$47,828$51,826$58,281$79,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0$3,998$10,453$31,889

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201120112009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT528i535i550iM5
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    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, remote      $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50    
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25    
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$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
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$2,975$3,925$3,075$3,140$4,090$4,940$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$165$1,115$1,965$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-152-1,029-1,814-4,283

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112009
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.3,506 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

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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 link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested310076%
Total Not Requested97524%

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 link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested272583%
Total Not Requested57517%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

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