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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: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $33,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $30,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
Model3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimM33.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595
Base Invoice $51,630 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106
Folding second row seats 475      
Premium Package 2,500      
Navigation system 2,100 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Rear spoiler 0 389 389 389
Sunroof 1,050      
Heated front seats 500      
Limited Package   3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77
Folding second row seats 430      
Premium Package 2,275      
Navigation system 1,910 1,830 1,719  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Rear spoiler 0 292 292 292
Sunroof 955      
Heated front seats 455      
Limited Package   3,017    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50
Options (change) 7,175 5,949 2,649 649
Options (change) 6,525 5,308 2,180 461
Destination 875 695 695 695
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $65,250 $33,239 $32,239 $35,939
Total Invoice $60,330 $30,897 $29,888 $33,262

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,251
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,662
Model Year2011200920092009
Model3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimM33.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionM6T5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8385, 9385, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$65,250$33,239$32,239$35,939
Adjustments for Features-1,260-1,5000-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,990$31,739$32,239$35,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$3,275
Total Invoice$60,330$30,897$29,888$33,262
Adjustments for Features-1,165-1,3940-856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,165$29,503$29,888$32,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$385$2,903

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2011200920092009
Model3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimM33.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Stability control$400$400 $400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Traction control$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Hood scoop  $100$100
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Media drive$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,385$4,625$3,125$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$1,500$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,165-1,3940-856

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112009
Model3-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in105.1 in
Length178.2 in186.2 in
Width71.5 in68.1 in
Height55.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested130061%
Total Not Requested82539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested235073%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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