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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: $29,485

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $13,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,519

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335iM32.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $26,495 $29,595
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $24,894 $27,739
Premium Package 3,350 2,650      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Steering-linked headlights 800        
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
HD radio 350 350 350    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Technology Package     3,250    
Sunroof     1,050    
Leather seating surfaces     950    
Rear spoiler     0    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       2,195 2,195
Premium Package 3,050 2,410      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Steering-linked headlights 730        
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
HD radio 315 315 315    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Technology Package     2,960    
Sunroof     955    
Leather seating surfaces     865    
Rear spoiler     0    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       1,830 1,830
Options (change) 9,620 8,120 8,120 2,195 2,195
Options (change) 8,750 7,380 7,385 1,830 1,830
Destination 825 825 825 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $43,145 $48,245 $64,045 $29,485 $32,585
Total Invoice $39,660 $44,360 $59,185 $27,519 $30,364

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,592
Model Year20082008200820152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335iM32.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$43,145$48,245$64,045$29,485$32,585
Adjustments for Features0-250-450-1,555-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,145$47,995$63,595$27,930$30,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$20,450$0$2,600
Total Invoice$39,660$44,360$59,185$27,519$30,364
Adjustments for Features0-230-416-1,451-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,660$44,130$58,769$26,068$28,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,470$19,109$0$2,381

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082008200820152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335iM32.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $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   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit   $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats   $75$75
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
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
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,495$3,745$3,945$5,050$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$450$1,555$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-416-1,451-1,915

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082015
Model3-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.3 in
Length178.2 in188.8 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,469 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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