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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $15,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,206

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $14,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3WRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000 $29,095 $37,445
Base Invoice $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200 $27,405 $35,379
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950   1,000 1,000
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 700    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950    
Luxury Package   0   0      
Sunroof         0    
Wood trim         0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           165 165
Universal garage door opener           85 85
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775   888 888
Premium Package 2,255 2,255 2,255        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 645    
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875    
Luxury Package   0   0      
Sunroof         0    
Wood trim         0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           107 107
Universal garage door opener           56 56
Options (change) 7,050 7,050 7,050 4,600 1,650 1,250 1,250
Options (change) 6,470 6,470 6,470 4,215 1,520 1,051 1,051
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,295 $46,795 $48,144 $53,495 $66,645 $31,095 $39,445
Total Invoice $45,580 $44,185 $45,159 $50,435 $62,715 $29,206 $37,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,895
Model Year2017201720172017201720122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3WRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$48,295$46,795$48,144$53,495$66,645$31,095$39,445
Adjustments for Features-4,400-4,325-4,425-3,175-4,1000-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,895$42,470$43,719$50,320$62,545$31,095$37,795
Cost Above Minimum$1,425$0$1,249$7,850$20,075$0$6,700
Total Invoice$45,580$44,185$45,159$50,435$62,715$29,206$37,180
Adjustments for Features-4,153-4,084-4,151-2,993-3,8580-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,427$40,101$41,008$47,442$58,857$29,206$35,625
Cost Above Minimum$1,326$0$907$7,341$18,756$0$6,419

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3WRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
6-speed manual   $150$150 $150
5-speed manual     $0 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
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  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
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
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Adjustable center differential      $275
Limited-slip front differential      $500
Limited-slip rear differential      $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 $0  
Body kit     $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop     $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler      $500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Cornering lights    $50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 $100
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  
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100    
Total Value of Features$7,720$7,645$7,745$6,495$7,420$3,320$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,400$4,325$4,425$3,175$4,100$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,153-4,084-4,151-2,993-3,8580-1,555

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

Model Year20172012
Model3-SeriesImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.1 in
Length182.5 in180.3 in
Width71.3 in68.5 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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