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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: $27,685

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $13,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,790

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $12,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i335dM32.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $19,995 $24,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $18,926 $23,440 $26,228
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,000 2,000 2,000
Power front seats 995            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475      
Sunroof 1,050     1,050 995 995 995
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950      
iPod integration   400 400 400      
Rear spoiler       0      
Limited Package         4,000 3,000 2,000
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,668 1,668 1,668
Power front seats 905            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430      
Sunroof 955     955 829 829 829
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865      
iPod integration   365 365 365      
Rear spoiler       0      
Limited Package         3,672 2,830 1,833
Options (change) 5,670 5,475 5,475 6,025 6,995 5,995 4,995
Options (change) 5,155 4,980 4,980 5,480 6,169 5,327 4,330
Destination 875 875 875 875 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $41,145 $48,400 $50,500 $64,100 $27,685 $31,685 $33,685
Total Invoice $38,060 $44,740 $46,675 $59,285 $25,790 $29,462 $31,253

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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: $13,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,029
Model Year2011201120112011201020102010
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
TransmissionT6M6T6M6M6T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8440, 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$41,145$48,400$50,500$64,100$27,685$31,685$33,685
Adjustments for Features-3000-950-125-40-990-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,845$48,400$49,550$63,975$27,645$30,695$33,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,555$8,705$23,130$0$3,050$5,900
Total Invoice$38,060$44,740$46,675$59,285$25,790$29,462$31,253
Adjustments for Features-2780-878-116-37-921-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,782$44,740$45,797$59,169$25,753$28,541$31,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,958$8,015$21,387$0$2,788$5,370

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2011201120112011201020102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i335dM32.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100    
6-speed manual $150 $150$150 $150
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150   
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
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
USB port    $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
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 height adjuster, driver seat   $50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50   
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   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Wood trim$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$3,610$3,310$4,260$3,435$3,350$4,300$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$950$125$40$990$140
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-878-116-37-921-130

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112010
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested257569%
Total Not Requested117531%

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested220074%
Total Not Requested77526%

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%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142566%
Total Not Requested75034%

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