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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,198

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI   
Difference: $3,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,045

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI   
Difference: $2,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
Model3-Series3-SeriesImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim328i335iWRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $32,995
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $31,044
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Fog lights     395
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Fog lights     257
Options (change) 1,450 550 578
Options (change) 1,320 500 376
Destination 895 895 625
Total Price $37,245 $43,845 $34,198
Total Invoice $34,505 $40,585 $32,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,662
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,036
Model Year201220122006
Model3-Series3-SeriesImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim328i335iWRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6300hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,245$43,845$34,198
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,245$41,295$33,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0
Total Invoice$34,505$40,585$32,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,360-576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,505$38,225$31,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,720$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year201220122006
Model3-Series3-SeriesImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim328i335iWRX STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Second rear spoiler  $150
Sunroof $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,855$6,405$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,360-576

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in99.4 in
Length182.5 in175.4 in
Width71.3 in68.5 in
Height56.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft311.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI

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

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