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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: $29,660

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $13,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,903

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $28,840 $31,640
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $27,083 $29,617
BMW Assist 650 650    
Premium Package 3,600 1,900    
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Premium Package 3,275 1,730    
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Options (change) 7,400 4,800 0 0
Options (change) 6,735 4,370 0 0
Destination 895 895 820 820
Total Price $43,195 $48,095 $29,660 $32,460
Total Invoice $39,920 $44,455 $27,903 $30,437

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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: $14,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,198
Model Year2012201220172017
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$43,195$48,095$29,660$32,460
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,255-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,195$47,795$28,405$30,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$2,300
Total Invoice$39,920$44,455$27,903$30,437
Adjustments for Features0-277-1,181-1,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,920$44,178$26,722$28,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0$2,069

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2012201220172017
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  
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Remote app$25$25  
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
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Voice control for audio system  $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  
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$3,255$3,555$4,510$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,255$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-1,181-1,646

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122017
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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested305080%
Total Not Requested75020%
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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
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%

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