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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: $32,050

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,924

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $13,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i335d2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $29,095 $31,945
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $27,317 $29,897
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,650    
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 2,400    
HD radio 350 350 350    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475    
iPod integration 400 400 400    
EyeSight and Navigation Package       2,095  
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,410    
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685    
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,135    
HD radio 315 315 315    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
EyeSight and Navigation Package       1,747  
Options (change) 12,695 11,195 11,195 2,095 0
Options (change) 11,500 10,130 10,130 1,747 0
Destination 825 825 825 860 860
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 0 0
Total Price $47,120 $52,320 $55,020 $32,050 $32,805
Total Invoice $43,415 $48,210 $50,625 $29,924 $30,757

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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: $19,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,599
Model Year20092009200920182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i335d2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$47,120$52,320$55,020$32,050$32,805
Adjustments for Features00-950-4,400-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,120$52,320$54,070$27,650$31,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$6,950$0$3,805
Total Invoice$43,415$48,210$50,625$29,924$30,757
Adjustments for Features00-874-4,108-1,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,415$48,210$49,751$25,816$29,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,795$6,336$0$3,675

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092009200920182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i335d2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control    $150
Lead vehicle start alert   $25 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Backup collision intervention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane sway warning   $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
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$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit   $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation app    $50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats   $75$75
Heated second row seats   $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,660$4,660$5,610$9,060$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950$4,400$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments00-874-4,108-1,266

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.3 in
Length178.2 in189.1 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,515 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?
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 OnStar200Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested172544%
Total Not Requested222556%

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