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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $12,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $10,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i335dM32.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400 $19,995 $24,995 $31,395
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150 $18,926 $23,440 $29,259
Power front seats 995            
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,000 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475      
Sunroof 1,050     1,050 995 995  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950      
iPod integration   400 400 400      
Rear spoiler       0      
Limited Package         4,300 3,300  
Power front seats 905            
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,668 1,668 1,668
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430      
Sunroof 955     955 829 829  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865      
iPod integration   365 365 365      
Rear spoiler       0      
Limited Package         3,947 3,106  
Options (change) 6,020 5,825 5,825 6,375 7,295 6,295 2,000
Options (change) 5,475 5,300 5,300 5,800 6,444 5,603 1,668
Destination 875 875 875 875 725 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $40,045 $47,300 $49,750 $63,950 $28,015 $32,015 $34,120
Total Invoice $37,030 $43,705 $45,890 $59,125 $26,095 $29,768 $31,652

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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: $12,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,578
Model Year2010201020102010201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i335dM32.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$40,045$47,300$49,750$63,950$28,015$32,015$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-650-1,600-1,325-690-1,640-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,045$46,650$48,150$62,625$27,325$30,375$33,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,605$8,105$22,580$0$3,050$6,005
Total Invoice$37,030$43,705$45,890$59,125$26,095$29,768$31,652
Adjustments for Features0-601-1,476-1,225-643-1,525-733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,030$43,104$44,414$57,900$25,452$28,243$30,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,074$7,384$20,870$0$2,791$5,467

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2010201020102010201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i335dM32.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000 
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
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   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
USB port    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150   
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$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$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100   
Wood trim$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$2,260$2,910$3,860$3,585$2,950$3,900$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$1,600$1,325$690$1,640$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-601-1,476-1,225-643-1,525-733

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20102011
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

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested290071%
Total Not Requested117529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested252577%
Total Not Requested77523%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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