Subaru BRZ Subaru BRZ 2018 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,854

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $16,641

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,144

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $15,716

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedtS328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244          
Performance Package 1,195            
Universal garage door opener 110 110          
Navigation system     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300 300 300
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
M Sport Design           0  
Wood trim             0
Sunroof             0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157          
Performance Package 1,060            
Universal garage door opener 72 72          
Navigation system     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505 505
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275 275 275
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
M Sport Design           0  
Wood trim             0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 1,549 354 6,250 6,250 6,250 4,500 1,800
Options (change) 1,289 229 5,750 5,750 5,750 4,140 1,655
Destination 860 860 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $30,854 $34,709 $48,995 $47,495 $48,844 $54,445 $68,295
Total Invoice $29,144 $32,779 $46,855 $44,860 $45,834 $51,340 $64,245

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru BRZ dealer quotes or BMW 3-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,271
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,393
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedtS328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp H4205hp H4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$30,854$34,709$48,995$47,495$48,844$54,445$68,295
Adjustments for Features0-175-5,620-4,370-5,645-5,645-5,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,854$34,534$43,375$43,125$43,199$48,800$62,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$250$0$74$5,675$19,550
Total Invoice$29,144$32,779$46,855$44,860$45,834$51,340$64,245
Adjustments for Features0-165-5,375-4,128-5,297-5,323-5,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,144$32,614$41,480$40,732$40,537$46,017$58,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$943$195$0$5,480$18,421

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedtS328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
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
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit (gray/black) $0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400     
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100     
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0    $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $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
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
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$250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter$150$150     
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior trim, special color $0     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0     
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50     
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$0   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0     
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,850$8,295$7,045$8,320$8,320$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$5,620$4,370$5,645$5,645$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-5,375-4,128-5,297-5,323-5,287

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelBRZ3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.6 in
Length166.7 in182.5 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height50.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft313.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested-45062%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.