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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: $26,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,036

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT   
Difference: $25,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $56,450
Base Invoice $29,442 $53,180
Navigation system 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Temporary spare tire   150
AWD   2,300
Navigation system 1,668  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   455
Temporary spare tire   140
AWD   2,140
Options (change) 2,271 3,650
Options (change) 1,844 3,380
Destination 750 995
Total Price $34,616 $61,095
Total Invoice $32,036 $57,555

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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: $20,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,989
Model Year20122017
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,616$61,095
Adjustments for Features0-5,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,616$55,225
Total Invoice$32,036$57,555
Adjustments for Features0-5,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,036$52,025

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim2.5GT540i
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,000$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,530

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelLegacy5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in117.1 in
Length186.4 in194.6 in
Width71.7 in73.5 in
Height59.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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