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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: $38,891

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,144

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $35,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
Model3-SeriesBRZBRZ
TrimM3LimitedtS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,000 $28,445 $33,495
Base Invoice $57,720 $26,995 $31,690
Executive Package 4,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 0    
LED headlights 1,900    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   244 244
Performance Package   1,195  
Universal garage door opener   110 110
Executive Package 3,915    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 0    
LED headlights 1,730    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   157 157
Performance Package   1,060  
Universal garage door opener   72 72
Options (change) 6,750 1,549 354
Options (change) 6,145 1,289 229
Destination 995 860 860
Total Price $69,745 $30,854 $34,709
Total Invoice $64,860 $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: $32,546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,815
Model Year201520182018
Model3-SeriesBRZBRZ
TrimM3LimitedtS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$69,745$30,854$34,709
Adjustments for Features-6,3450-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,400$30,854$34,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,680
Total Invoice$64,860$29,144$32,779
Adjustments for Features-5,9010-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,959$29,144$32,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,470

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201520182018
Model3-SeriesBRZBRZ
TrimM3LimitedtS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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 
Active rear differential$500  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler  $100
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  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated second row seats$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
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
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Total Value of Features$9,095$2,750$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,345$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9010-165

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesBRZ
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in101.2 in
Length182.5 in166.7 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height56.3 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested145076%

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)0Yes
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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