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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: $28,697

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $13,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,227

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $12,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim328i335i335isM3LimitedSeries.Blue
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,650 $44,100 $51,100 $58,900 $27,695 $29,490
Base Invoice $34,840 $40,770 $47,210 $54,390 $26,298 $27,968
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
iPod integration   400 400      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950    
Convenience Package       2,900    
Sunroof       0    
Rear spoiler       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         207 207
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
iPod integration   365 365      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865    
Convenience Package       2,640    
Sunroof       0    
Rear spoiler       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         134 134
Options (change) 4,000 5,850 5,850 5,250 207 207
Options (change) 3,640 5,325 5,325 4,780 134 134
Destination 875 875 875 875 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $42,525 $50,825 $57,825 $66,325 $28,697 $30,492
Total Invoice $39,355 $46,970 $53,410 $61,345 $27,227 $28,897

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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: $12,093
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,522
Model Year201120112011201120152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim328i335i335isM3LimitedSeries.Blue
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$42,525$50,825$57,825$66,325$28,697$30,492
Adjustments for Features-1,735-2,585-2,485-2,96000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,790$48,240$55,340$63,365$28,697$30,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$14,550$22,575$0$1,795
Total Invoice$39,355$46,970$53,410$61,345$27,227$28,897
Adjustments for Features-1,606-2,389-2,295-2,73800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,749$44,581$51,115$58,607$27,227$28,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,832$13,366$20,858$0$1,670

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201120112011201120152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim328i335i335isM3LimitedSeries.Blue
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150 $150$150$150
-speed   $0   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100$100  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)     $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Sunroof $900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Compass    $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats    $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200   
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Wood trim$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish     $0
Total Value of Features$3,460$4,310$4,210$4,685$1,725$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$2,585$2,485$2,960$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,606-2,389-2,295-2,73800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesBRZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in101.2 in
Length181.1 in166.7 in
Width70.2 in69.9 in
Height54.1 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested36525%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Series.Blue

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

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