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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: $32,050

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $16,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,924

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacy
Trim328i335i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $29,095 $31,945
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $27,317 $29,897
BMW Assist 650 650    
Premium Package 3,600 1,900    
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Rearview camera 400 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
App support 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
EyeSight and Navigation Package     2,095  
BMW Assist 590 590    
Premium Package 3,275 1,730    
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Rearview camera 365 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
App support 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,747  
Options (change) 12,450 9,850 2,095 0
Options (change) 11,335 8,970 1,747 0
Destination 895 895 860 860
Total Price $48,245 $53,145 $32,050 $32,805
Total Invoice $44,520 $49,055 $29,924 $30,757

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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: $19,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,738
Model Year2012201220182018
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$48,245$53,145$32,050$32,805
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,365-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,245$52,845$28,685$32,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$3,805
Total Invoice$44,520$49,055$29,924$30,757
Adjustments for Features0-277-3,142-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,520$48,778$26,782$30,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0$3,680

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2012201220182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25 
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Backup collision intervention  $150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
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 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation app   $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$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$4,945$5,245$8,310$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,365$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-3,142-295

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122018
Model3-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.3 in
Length182.5 in189.1 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,515 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
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested305080%
Total Not Requested75020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system550Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested122531%
Total Not Requested272569%

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