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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: $29,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $27,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201520152015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790
Limited Package 4,300 3,300              
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000            
Sunroof 995 995              
M Sport Line       3,150          
Premium Package       2,600          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500          
Wood trim                 0
Rear spoiler                 0
Limited Package 3,947 3,106              
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668            
Sunroof 829 829              
M Sport Line       2,865          
Premium Package       2,365          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475          
Wood trim                 0
Rear spoiler                 0
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 7,300 1,050 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 6,660 955 955 955 455 0
Destination 725 725 725 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $58,245 $57,645 $59,145 $63,945 $66,395 $95,895
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $54,290 $53,780 $55,160 $59,580 $61,840 $89,085

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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: $25,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,935
Model Year201120112011201520152015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$58,245$57,645$59,145$63,945$66,395$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-4,570-3,420-3,420-3,420-5,320-7,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$53,675$54,225$55,725$60,525$61,075$88,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$550$2,050$6,850$7,400$34,675
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$54,290$53,780$55,160$59,580$61,840$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-4,260-3,191-3,190-3,187-4,955-7,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$50,030$50,589$51,970$56,393$56,885$82,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0$559$1,940$6,363$6,855$32,046

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120112011201520152015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual        $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700      
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100   $100$100
Power trunk closer   $350     
Proximity key   $250   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front       $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear       $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200    $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150      
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25      
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125  
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75      
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential        $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0     
Body kit$0$0$0$0    $0
Hood scoop  $100      
Rear spoiler        $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250    $250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound        $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers        $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat       $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat       $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat       $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner        $650
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical        $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,175$4,125$3,275$7,745$6,595$6,595$6,595$8,495$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$4,570$3,420$3,420$3,420$5,320$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-4,260-3,191-3,190-3,187-4,955-7,009

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelLegacy5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in116.9 in
Length186.4 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height59.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft318.4 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

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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