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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: $29,004

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $13,166

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,867

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $12,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM32.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $19,995 $25,095 $31,595
Base Invoice $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $18,926 $23,533 $29,442
Premium Package 3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450          
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950   2,000 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475                
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0      
Luxury Package   0 0 0 0        
Executive Package           3,500      
Sunroof           0 995 995  
Wood trim           0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             186 186 186
Limited Package             4,600 3,500  
Rear spoiler             393 393 393
Universal garage door opener             85 85 85
Premium Package 2,820 2,230 2,230 2,230          
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775   1,668 1,668 1,668
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430                
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455        
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0      
Luxury Package   0 0 0 0        
Executive Package           3,185      
Sunroof           0 829 829  
Wood trim           0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             121 121 121
Limited Package             4,223 3,288  
Rear spoiler             295 295 295
Universal garage door opener             55 55 55
Options (change) 8,025 6,900 6,900 6,900 4,450 4,050 8,259 7,159 2,664
Options (change) 7,300 6,280 6,280 6,280 4,050 3,685 7,191 6,256 2,139
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $42,170 $46,245 $47,745 $47,594 $51,245 $68,545 $29,004 $33,004 $35,009
Total Invoice $39,475 $43,235 $44,615 $44,159 $47,860 $63,780 $26,867 $30,539 $32,331

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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: $12,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,051
Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM32.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6M6T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$42,170$46,245$47,745$47,594$51,245$68,545$29,004$33,004$35,009
Adjustments for Features-595-3,445-3,545-3,570-2,295-4,0200-950-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,575$42,800$44,200$44,024$48,950$64,525$29,004$32,054$34,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$2,625$2,449$7,375$22,950$0$3,050$5,905
Total Invoice$39,475$43,235$44,615$44,159$47,860$63,780$26,867$30,539$32,331
Adjustments for Features-557-3,221-3,313-3,312-2,143-3,7410-879-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,918$40,014$41,302$40,847$45,717$60,039$26,867$29,660$32,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,096$2,384$1,929$6,799$21,121$0$2,793$5,372

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201620162016201620162016201220122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM32.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1000 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD      $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel     $100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front     $150   
Obstacle detection, rear     $250   
Rearview camera     $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire      $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer      $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0     
8 kWh battery pack   $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0   
Body kit      $0$0$0
Hood scoop        $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0   
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio      $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound     $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Cornering lights     $50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350   
Headlight washers     $50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25     
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights     $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights     $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)     $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0   
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,645$6,495$6,595$6,620$5,345$7,070$3,050$4,000$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$3,445$3,545$3,570$2,295$4,020$0$950$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-557-3,221-3,313-3,312-2,143-3,7410-879-92

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162012
Model3-SeriesLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.3 in
Length182.5 in186.4 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,431 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Total Requested165054%
Total Not Requested140046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested320081%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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 Requested282588%
Total Not Requested37512%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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