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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: $34,616

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT   
Difference: $31,904

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,036

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT   
Difference: $29,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $62,000
Base Invoice $29,442 $57,220
Navigation system 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Heated front seats   500
Folding second row seats   475
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 1,668  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Heated front seats   455
Folding second row seats   430
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,271 3,625
Options (change) 1,844 3,320
Destination 750 895
Total Price $34,616 $66,520
Total Invoice $32,036 $61,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,384
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,301
Model Year20122012
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,616$66,520
Adjustments for Features0-5,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,616$61,000
Total Invoice$32,036$61,435
Adjustments for Features0-5,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,036$56,337

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Total Value of Features$2,775$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,098

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelLegacy5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in116.9 in
Length186.4 in193.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height59.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,519 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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%

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