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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,004

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $12,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,867

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $11,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335iM32.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Premium Package 3,350 2,650        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,000 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475      
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
HD radio 350 350 350      
iPod integration 400 400 400      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595      
Rear spoiler     0 393 393 393
Sunroof     1,050 995 995  
Leather seating surfaces     950      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       186 186 186
Limited Package       4,600 3,500  
Universal garage door opener       85 85 85
Premium Package 3,050 2,410        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,668 1,668 1,668
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430      
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
HD radio 315 315 315      
iPod integration 365 365 365      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540      
Rear spoiler     0 295 295 295
Sunroof     955 829 829  
Leather seating surfaces     865      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       121 121 121
Limited Package       4,223 3,288  
Universal garage door opener       55 55 55
Options (change) 8,320 7,620 6,970 8,259 7,159 2,664
Options (change) 7,565 6,925 6,335 7,191 6,256 2,139
Destination 825 825 825 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $41,845 $47,745 $62,895 $29,004 $33,004 $35,009
Total Invoice $38,475 $43,905 $58,135 $26,867 $30,539 $32,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,021
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,775
Model Year200820082008201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335iM32.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$41,845$47,745$62,895$29,004$33,004$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-900-400-180-1,130-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,845$46,845$62,495$28,824$31,874$34,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$20,650$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$38,475$43,905$58,135$26,867$30,539$32,331
Adjustments for Features0-828-370-167-1,046-259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,475$43,077$57,765$26,700$29,493$32,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,602$19,290$0$2,793$5,372

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200820082008201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335iM32.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Hood scoop     $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
Surround sound $250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Floor mats   $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$3,070$3,970$3,470$3,250$4,200$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$400$180$1,130$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-828-370-167-1,046-259

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.3 in
Length178.2 in186.4 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.9 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested305077%
Total Not Requested92523%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested52516%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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