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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: $26,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,867

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $24,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010201020102010
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 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025
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    
Sunroof 995 995          
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85        
Rear spoiler 393 393 393       0
Premium Package       950 750    
Value Package       0 0 0  
Folding second row seats       475 475 475 475
Body kit       1,600      
Sport Package       2,900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595 595 595
Heated front seats         500 500  
HD radio             350
iPod integration             400
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    
Sunroof 829 829          
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55        
Rear spoiler 295 295 295       0
Premium Package       865 685    
Value Package       0 0 0  
Folding second row seats       430 430 430 430
Body kit       1,455      
Sport Package       2,640      
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540 540 540
Heated front seats         455 455  
HD radio             315
iPod integration             365
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 8,259 7,159 2,664 8,420 4,220 1,570 1,820
Options (change) 7,191 6,256 2,139 7,660 3,840 1,425 1,650
Destination 750 750 750 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $29,004 $33,004 $35,009 $55,245 $56,345 $63,045 $91,395
Total Invoice $26,867 $30,539 $32,331 $50,990 $52,045 $58,230 $84,550

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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: $24,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,425
Model Year2012201220122010201020102010
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
TransmissionM6T5M6M6T6M6S7
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)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$29,004$33,004$35,009$55,245$56,345$63,045$91,395
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-1,840-1,940-1,390-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,004$32,054$34,909$53,405$54,405$61,655$87,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$1,000$8,250$33,985
Total Invoice$26,867$30,539$32,331$50,990$52,045$58,230$84,550
Adjustments for Features0-879-92-1,698-1,792-1,284-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,867$29,660$32,239$49,292$50,253$56,946$80,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$5,372$0$961$7,654$31,553

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201220122010201020102010
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 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
7-speed automated manual      $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100   
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$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 
Tires, run-flat   $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
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  $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
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25 
Traffic information      $25
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 
Cornering lights    $50$50 
Headlight washers   $50  $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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150   
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  $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   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100   
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$3,175$4,125$3,275$5,015$5,115$4,565$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$1,840$1,940$1,390$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-879-92-1,698-1,792-1,284-3,705

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122010
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested315079%
Total Not Requested82521%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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