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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: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $16,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $15,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018200920092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM33.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750        
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700   2,000 2,000  
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500        
M Sport Design       0        
Sunroof         0      
Wood trim         0      
Limited Package           3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           183 183 183
Universal garage door opener           77 77 77
Rear spoiler           389 389 389
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550          
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690        
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,830 1,719  
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875      
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460        
M Sport Design       0        
Sunroof         0      
Wood trim         0      
Limited Package           3,017    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           119 119 119
Universal garage door opener           50 50 50
Rear spoiler           292 292 292
Options (change) 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,950 1,500 5,949 2,649 649
Options (change) 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,555 1,380 5,308 2,180 461
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,895 $67,995 $33,239 $32,239 $35,939
Total Invoice $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,755 $63,970 $30,897 $29,888 $33,262

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,586
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,080
Model Year20182018201820182018200920092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM33.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionT8M6T8T8M6T5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16385, 9385, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,895$67,995$33,239$32,239$35,939
Adjustments for Features-4,470-3,220-4,495-4,495-4,070-1,5000-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,575$45,325$45,399$50,400$63,925$31,739$32,239$35,014
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$5,075$18,600$0$500$3,275
Total Invoice$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,755$63,970$30,897$29,888$33,262
Adjustments for Features-4,271-3,040-4,216-4,238-3,829-1,3940-856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,549$42,785$42,583$47,517$60,141$29,503$29,888$32,406
Cost Above Minimum$966$202$0$4,934$17,558$0$385$2,903

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182018201820182018200920092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM33.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300    
6-speed manual $150  $150  $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000  
5-speed manual      $0 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD     $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200   
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 $400
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer     $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500   
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0     
8 kWh battery pack  $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0   
Body kit     $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings     $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop      $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25     
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
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$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
Metal pedals       $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,045$6,795$8,070$8,070$7,645$5,075$3,575$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,470$3,220$4,495$4,495$4,070$1,500$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,271-3,040-4,216-4,238-3,829-1,3940-856

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,502 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 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT 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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