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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: $29,004

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $24,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,867

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $22,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009200920092009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840
Limited Package 4,600 3,500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Sunroof 995 995          
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85        
Rear spoiler 393 393 393       0
Premium Package       2,400 2,200    
HD radio       350 350 350 350
iPod integration       400 400 400 400
Folding second row seats       475 475 475 475
Heated front seats       500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595 595 595
Wood trim             0
Limited Package 4,223 3,288          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121        
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Sunroof 829 829          
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55        
Rear spoiler 295 295 295       0
Premium Package       2,185 2,000    
HD radio       315 315 315 315
iPod integration       365 365 365 365
Folding second row seats       430 430 430 430
Heated front seats       455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540 540 540
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 8,259 7,159 2,664 6,620 6,420 4,220 1,820
Options (change) 7,191 6,256 2,139 6,020 5,835 3,835 1,650
Destination 750 750 750 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $29,004 $33,004 $35,009 $53,245 $58,345 $65,445 $91,145
Total Invoice $26,867 $30,539 $32,331 $49,160 $53,850 $60,410 $84,315

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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: $23,926
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,002
Model Year2012201220122009200920092009
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$29,004$33,004$35,009$53,245$58,345$65,445$91,145
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-315-965-1,365-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,004$32,054$34,909$52,930$57,380$64,080$87,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$4,450$11,150$34,185
Total Invoice$26,867$30,539$32,331$49,160$53,850$60,410$84,315
Adjustments for Features0-879-92-291-891-1,260-3,728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,867$29,660$32,239$48,869$52,959$59,150$80,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$5,372$0$4,090$10,281$31,718

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201220122009200920092009
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
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$200$200   $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
USB port$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers      $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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$3,175$4,125$3,275$3,490$4,140$4,540$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$315$965$1,365$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-879-92-291-891-1,260-3,728

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122009
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested315079%
Total Not Requested82521%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested277587%
Total Not Requested42513%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
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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