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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: $30,884

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,036

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT   
Difference: $28,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $60,200
Base Invoice $29,442 $55,585
Navigation system 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
iPod integration   400
Rearview camera   400
Folding second row seats   475
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 1,668  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
iPod integration   365
Rearview camera   365
Folding second row seats   430
Heated front seats   455
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,271 4,425
Options (change) 1,844 4,050
Destination 750 875
Total Price $34,616 $65,500
Total Invoice $32,036 $60,510

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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: $25,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,952
Model Year20122011
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, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,616$65,500
Adjustments for Features0-4,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,616$60,605
Total Invoice$32,036$60,510
Adjustments for Features0-4,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,036$55,988

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
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
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
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
USB port$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
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,800$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,522

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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