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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,904

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $6,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,288

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $4,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim325Ci330CiM3LimitedSeries.Yellow
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,300 $37,600 $48,900 $27,645 $29,695
Base Invoice $29,575 $34,395 $44,680 $26,251 $28,157
Steering-linked headlights 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights     700    
Rear spoiler     0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0    
Performance Package       1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       244 244
Steering-linked headlights 730 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Xenon HID headlights     635    
Rear spoiler     0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0    
Performance Package       1,060  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       157 157
Options (change) 3,225 3,225 1,675 1,439 244
Options (change) 2,935 2,935 1,520 1,217 157
Destination 695 695 695 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $36,220 $41,520 $52,270 $29,904 $30,759
Total Invoice $33,205 $38,025 $47,895 $28,288 $29,134

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,821
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,407
Model Year20062006200620172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim325Ci330CiM3LimitedSeries.Yellow
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12?, 10196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$36,220$41,520$52,270$29,904$30,759
Adjustments for Features-430-1,4050-935-935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,790$40,115$52,270$28,969$29,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$16,480$0$855
Total Invoice$33,205$38,025$47,895$28,288$29,134
Adjustments for Features-394-1,2870-884-886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,811$36,738$47,895$27,404$28,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,927$15,084$0$844

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20062006200620172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim325Ci330CiM3LimitedSeries.Yellow
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Compass   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25   
Performance meter   $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats   $75$75
Interior trim, special color    $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,445$4,420$3,015$3,950$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$1,405$0$935$935
Value of Feature Adjustments-394-1,2870-884-886

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20062017
Model3-SeriesBRZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in101.2 in
Length176.7 in166.7 in
Width69.2 in69.9 in
Height53.9 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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