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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: $30,854

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $38,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,144

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $34,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
Model3-SeriesBRZBRZ
TrimM3LimitedtS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,100 $28,445 $33,495
Base Invoice $55,470 $26,995 $31,690
Premium Package 4,350    
Leather door panel trim 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Rear spoiler 0    
App support 250    
Heated front seats 500    
Sunroof 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   244 244
Performance Package   1,195  
Universal garage door opener   110 110
Premium Package 3,960    
Leather door panel trim 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Rear spoiler 0    
App support 230    
Heated front seats 455    
Sunroof 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   157 157
Performance Package   1,060  
Universal garage door opener   72 72
Options (change) 7,100 1,549 354
Options (change) 6,465 1,289 229
Destination 895 860 860
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $69,395 $30,854 $34,709
Total Invoice $64,130 $29,144 $32,779

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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: $34,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,095
Model Year201220182018
Model3-SeriesBRZBRZ
TrimM3LimitedtS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$69,395$30,854$34,709
Adjustments for Features-4,2100-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,185$30,854$34,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,680
Total Invoice$64,130$29,144$32,779
Adjustments for Features-3,8910-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,239$29,144$32,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,470

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201220182018
Model3-SeriesBRZBRZ
TrimM3LimitedtS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$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  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,185$2,975$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,210$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8910-165

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20122018
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 M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested152547%
Total Not Requested169053%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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 tS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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