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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: $31,123

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,804

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,800

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $20,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,895 $28,895 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $24,343 $27,097 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295          
Sunroof 1,445 1,445          
Navigation Package 1,300 1,300          
Rear spoiler 393 393          
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450      
Temporary spare tire     150   150 150 150
Active Driving Assistant             900
Wood trim             0
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079          
Sunroof 1,203 1,203          
Navigation Package 1,085 1,085          
Rear spoiler 295 295          
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335      
Temporary spare tire     140   140 140 140
Active Driving Assistant             830
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 4,433 4,433 4,350 4,200 2,900 2,900 1,550
Options (change) 3,662 3,662 4,000 3,860 2,665 2,665 1,425
Destination 795 795 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $31,123 $34,123 $57,745 $52,927 $61,595 $65,895 $75,945
Total Invoice $28,800 $31,554 $54,405 $49,597 $58,000 $62,000 $71,360

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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: $19,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,388
Model Year2014201420182018201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4256hp H6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T5T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,123$34,123$57,745$52,927$61,595$65,895$75,945
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,895-2,670-2,895-4,845-8,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,023$34,123$54,850$50,257$58,700$61,050$67,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$17,543
Total Invoice$28,800$31,554$54,405$49,597$58,000$62,000$71,360
Adjustments for Features-930-2,728-2,502-2,726-4,559-7,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,707$31,554$51,677$47,095$55,274$57,441$63,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,847$4,582$0$8,179$10,346$16,612

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2014201420182018201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0$0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25     
Power trunk closer      $350
Proximity key      $250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200     
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control     $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane sway warning$25$25     
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0     
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Body kit$0$0    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights      $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat      $150
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$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$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100
Upholstered instrument panel      $300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,975$4,875$7,770$7,545$7,770$9,720$13,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,895$2,670$2,895$4,845$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-2,728-2,502-2,726-4,559-7,653

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142018
ModelLegacy5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in117.1 in
Length187.2 in194.6 in
Width71.7 in73.5 in
Height59.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,316 lb.3,747 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
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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