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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: $30,916

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,029

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,626

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $22,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,895 $28,895 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800
Base Invoice $24,343 $27,097 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275
Navigation Package 1,300 1,300      
Sunroof 1,445 1,445      
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186      
Premium Package     2,400 2,200  
Navigation system     1,900 1,900 1,900
iPod integration     400 400 400
HD radio     350 350 350
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Lane departure warning     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Navigation Package 1,085 1,085      
Sunroof 1,203 1,203      
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121      
Premium Package     2,185 2,000  
Navigation system     1,730 1,730 1,730
iPod integration     365 365 365
HD radio     315 315 315
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Lane departure warning     455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Options (change) 4,226 4,226 9,520 9,320 7,120
Options (change) 3,488 3,488 8,610 8,425 6,425
Destination 795 795 825 825 825
Total Price $30,916 $33,916 $54,945 $59,945 $66,745
Total Invoice $28,626 $31,380 $50,645 $55,245 $61,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,047
Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4256hp H6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,916$33,916$54,945$59,945$66,745
Adjustments for Features-1,110-1,0100-650-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,806$32,906$54,945$59,295$65,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$4,350$10,750
Total Invoice$28,626$31,380$50,645$55,245$61,525
Adjustments for Features-1,028-9340-599-968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,598$30,446$50,645$54,646$60,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,848$0$4,001$9,912

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,200$4,190$4,840$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$1,010$0$650$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,028-9340-599-968

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142008
ModelLegacy5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length187.2 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in72.7 in
Height59.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,316 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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%

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