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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: $29,936

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $35,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,043

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $32,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim3.6R550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,395 $60,200
Base Invoice $23,806 $55,585
Limited Package 3,500  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
iPod integration   400
Folding second row seats   475
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Limited Package 3,291  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
iPod integration   365
Folding second row seats   430
Heated front seats   455
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 3,771 4,025
Options (change) 3,467 3,685
Destination 770 875
Total Price $29,936 $65,100
Total Invoice $28,043 $60,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,979
Model Year20132011
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim3.6R550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6400hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$29,936$65,100
Adjustments for Features0-5,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,936$59,555
Total Invoice$28,043$60,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,043$55,022

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132011
ModelLegacy5-Series
Trim3.6R550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
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
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,650$9,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,123

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132011
ModelLegacy5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in116.9 in
Length187.2 in193.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height59.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,496 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
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested277588%
Total Not Requested37512%

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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