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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: $28,597

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $16,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,134

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $14,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBRZ
Trim328i335i335isM3Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,700 $45,100 $52,100 $60,100 $27,595
Base Invoice $35,785 $41,670 $48,110 $55,470 $26,205
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
App support 250 250 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Rear spoiler       0  
Sunroof       0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         207
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
App support 230 230 230 230  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 865  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Rear spoiler       0  
Sunroof       0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         134
Options (change) 5,250 5,250 5,250 3,950 207
Options (change) 4,780 4,780 4,780 3,600 134
Destination 895 895 895 895 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $44,845 $51,245 $58,245 $66,245 $28,597
Total Invoice $41,460 $47,345 $53,785 $61,265 $27,134

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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: $15,213
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,369
Model Year20122012201220122014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBRZ
Trim328i335i335isM3Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8200hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$44,845$51,245$58,245$66,245$28,597
Adjustments for Features-1,035-2,835-2,885-2,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,810$48,410$55,360$63,285$28,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$11,550$19,475$0
Total Invoice$41,460$47,345$53,785$61,265$27,134
Adjustments for Features-957-2,619-2,664-2,7370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,503$44,726$51,121$58,528$27,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,223$10,618$18,025$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122012201220122014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBRZ
Trim328i335i335isM3Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
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 
Temporary spare tire    $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 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass    $0
Fog lights$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals  $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
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,785$4,585$4,635$4,710$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$2,835$2,885$2,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-957-2,619-2,664-2,7370

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122014
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

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

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