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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
Model3-SeriesWRX
TrimM3STI S209
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $63,995
Premium Package 1,900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Folding second row seats 475  
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
iPod integration 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
Universal garage door opener   111
Premium Package 1,730  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Folding second row seats 430  
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
iPod integration 365  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
Universal garage door opener   72
Options (change) 7,120 344
Options (change) 6,475 223
Destination 825 885
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $63,045 $65,224

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru WRX STI S209
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,825
Model Year20082019
Model3-SeriesWRX
TrimM3STI S209
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8341hp H4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$63,045$65,224
Adjustments for Features-3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,675$65,224

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082019
Model3-SeriesWRX
TrimM3STI S209
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,420$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3420

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082019
Model3-SeriesWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length178.2 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.3,316 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI S209

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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