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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: $30,382

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $10,888

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,591

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $9,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
Model3-Series3-SeriesImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim328i335iWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $27,495
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $25,925
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Sunroof 1,050    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192
Navigation system     2,000
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Sunroof 955    
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
Navigation system     1,846
Options (change) 5,475 4,425 2,192
Options (change) 4,980 4,025 1,971
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $41,270 $47,720 $30,382
Total Invoice $38,165 $44,110 $28,591

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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 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,688
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,389
Model Year201220122009
Model3-Series3-SeriesImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim328i335iWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6265hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/40-17
Total Price$41,270$47,720$30,382
Adjustments for Features-200-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,070$45,220$30,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$0
Total Invoice$38,165$44,110$28,591
Adjustments for Features-185-2,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,980$41,799$28,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,819$0

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

Model Year201220122009
Model3-Series3-SeriesImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim328i335iWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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 
Metal pedals  $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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,970$5,270$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-185-2,3110

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

Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.1 in
Length182.5 in180.3 in
Width71.3 in68.5 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.3,395 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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