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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: $31,500

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $14,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,248

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $13,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $28,295 $31,295 $33,995
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $26,438 $29,167 $31,534
Folding second row seats 475 475      
Premium Package 3,600        
Sport Line 2,500 1,700      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Stability control     300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183 183
Universal garage door opener     77 77 77
Navigation system     2,000    
Folding second row seats 430 430      
Premium Package 3,275        
Sport Line 2,275 1,545      
Technology Package 2,320 2,320      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Stability control     275    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119 119
Universal garage door opener     50 50 50
Navigation system     1,721    
Options (change) 10,675 7,725 2,560 260 260
Options (change) 9,730 7,045 2,165 169 169
Destination 895 895 645 645 645
Total Price $46,470 $51,020 $31,500 $32,200 $34,900
Total Invoice $42,915 $47,130 $29,248 $29,981 $32,348

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,223
Model Year20122012200820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$46,470$51,020$31,500$32,200$34,900
Adjustments for Features-695-6950-1,000-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,775$50,325$31,500$31,200$34,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$300$0$3,275
Total Invoice$42,915$47,130$29,248$29,981$32,348
Adjustments for Features-642-6420-931-394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,273$46,488$29,248$29,050$31,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,215$198$0$2,904

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122012200820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Proximity key$250    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100 $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,045$4,045$3,350$4,350$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$695$0$1,000$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-642-6420-931-394

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122008
Model3-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in105.1 in
Length182.5 in186.2 in
Width71.3 in68.1 in
Height56.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested280074%
Total Not Requested100026%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R 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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