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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: $29,485

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,519

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $22,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $29,595 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,739 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $77,370
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195        
Premium Package     2,400 2,200    
Navigation system     1,900 1,900 1,900  
iPod integration     400 400 400 400
Heated second row seats     350 350 350 350
Cold Weather Package     750 750 750  
HD radio     350 350 350 350
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Xenon HID headlights     800      
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595 595
Wood trim           0
Rear spoiler           0
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830        
Premium Package     2,185 2,000    
Navigation system     1,730 1,730 1,730  
iPod integration     365 365 365 365
Heated second row seats     320 320 320 320
Cold Weather Package     685 685 685  
HD radio     315 315 315 315
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Xenon HID headlights     730      
Proximity key     910 910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540 540
Wood trim           0
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 2,195 2,195 9,020 8,020 5,820 3,170
Options (change) 1,830 1,830 8,210 7,295 5,295 2,880
Destination 795 795 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $29,485 $32,585 $54,445 $58,645 $65,445 $90,895
Total Invoice $27,519 $30,364 $50,245 $54,115 $60,395 $84,075

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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: $25,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,389
Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$29,485$32,585$54,445$58,645$65,445$90,895
Adjustments for Features-710-1,21000-400-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,775$31,375$54,445$58,645$65,045$87,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$4,200$10,600$33,535
Total Invoice$27,519$30,364$50,245$54,115$60,395$84,075
Adjustments for Features-663-1,12800-369-2,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,856$29,236$50,245$54,115$60,026$81,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,380$0$3,870$9,781$31,134

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201520152008200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Body kit$0$0   $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote     $200
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$4,775$5,275$4,065$4,065$4,465$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$1,210$0$0$400$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-663-1,12800-369-2,696

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152008
ModelLegacy5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length188.8 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in72.7 in
Height59.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

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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