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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: $29,935

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $27,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,922

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,845 $29,945 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800
Base Invoice $25,214 $28,061 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295      
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795      
Premium Package     2,400 2,200  
Navigation system     1,900 1,900 1,900
iPod integration     400 400 400
Heated second row seats     350 350 350
Cold Weather Package     750 750 750
HD radio     350 350 350
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Xenon HID headlights     800    
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
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
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913      
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663      
Premium Package     2,185 2,000  
Navigation system     1,730 1,730 1,730
iPod integration     365 365 365
Heated second row seats     320 320 320
Cold Weather Package     685 685 685
HD radio     315 315 315
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Xenon HID headlights     730    
Proximity key     910 910 910
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) 2,295 3,090 11,920 10,920 8,720
Options (change) 1,913 2,576 10,800 9,885 7,885
Destination 795 795 825 825 825
Total Price $29,935 $33,830 $57,345 $61,545 $68,345
Total Invoice $27,922 $31,432 $52,835 $56,705 $62,985

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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: $27,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,932
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,935$33,830$57,345$61,545$68,345
Adjustments for Features-20-2,37000-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,915$31,460$57,345$61,545$67,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0$4,200$10,600
Total Invoice$27,922$31,432$52,835$56,705$62,985
Adjustments for Features-19-2,20200-369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,903$29,230$52,835$56,705$62,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,327$0$3,870$9,781

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacy5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning $200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200   
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection $50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit$0$0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
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
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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$4,785$7,135$4,765$4,765$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$2,370$0$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-19-2,20200-369

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162008
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
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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%

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