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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: $30,014

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $15,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,360

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $14,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3LimitedSeries.Yellow
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $27,645 $29,695
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $26,251 $28,157
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950    
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
M Sport Design       0      
Wood trim         0    
Sunroof         0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           244 244
Performance Package           1,195  
Universal garage door opener           110 110
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875    
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610        
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460      
M Sport Design       0      
Wood trim         0    
Sunroof         0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           157 157
Performance Package           1,060  
Universal garage door opener           72 72
Options (change) 4,250 4,250 4,250 2,500 1,500 1,549 354
Options (change) 3,910 3,910 3,910 2,300 1,380 1,289 229
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $46,995 $45,495 $46,844 $52,445 $67,995 $30,014 $30,869
Total Invoice $45,015 $43,020 $43,994 $49,500 $63,970 $28,360 $29,206

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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: $11,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,793
Model Year2018201820182018201820172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3LimitedSeries.Yellow
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionT8M6T8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$46,995$45,495$46,844$52,445$67,995$30,014$30,869
Adjustments for Features-5,130-3,880-5,155-5,155-6,24500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,865$41,615$41,689$47,290$61,750$30,014$30,869
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$5,675$20,135$0$855
Total Invoice$45,015$43,020$43,994$49,500$63,970$28,360$29,206
Adjustments for Features-4,914-3,669-4,841-4,866-5,87500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,101$39,351$39,153$44,634$58,095$28,360$29,206
Cost Above Minimum$948$198$0$5,481$18,942$0$846

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year2018201820182018201820172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBRZBRZ
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3LimitedSeries.Yellow
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300   
6-speed manual $150  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote app    $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
8 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0  
DVD-compatible player    $0  
Handwriting recognition    $200  
In-vehicle Internet    $150  
Media drive    $15  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0  
Navigation system    $600  
S Voice support    $0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25  
Voice control for audio system     $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter     $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior trim, special color      $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$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$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish     $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100    
Total Value of Features$7,730$6,480$7,755$7,755$8,845$2,600$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,130$3,880$5,155$5,155$6,245$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,914-3,669-4,841-4,866-5,87500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,502 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 328d

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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 Series.Yellow

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

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