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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: $29,485

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,519

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $26,495 $29,595
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $24,894 $27,739
Premium Package 3,600 1,900    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,195 2,195
Premium Package 3,275 1,730    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,830 1,830
Options (change) 9,300 6,700 2,195 2,195
Options (change) 8,465 6,100 1,830 1,830
Destination 895 895 795 795
Total Price $45,095 $49,995 $29,485 $32,585
Total Invoice $41,650 $46,185 $27,519 $30,364

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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: $16,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,999
Model Year2012201220152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$45,095$49,995$29,485$32,585
Adjustments for Features0-300-930-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,095$49,695$28,555$31,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$2,600
Total Invoice$41,650$46,185$27,519$30,364
Adjustments for Features0-277-868-1,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,650$45,908$26,651$29,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0$2,380

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2012201220152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit  $0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,620$3,920$4,550$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$930$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-868-1,333

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122015
Model3-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.3 in
Length182.5 in188.8 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,469 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested305080%
Total Not Requested75020%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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