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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: $40,955

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $26,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,588

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $24,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesWRX
TrimM3STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $38,495
Base Invoice $51,630 $36,355
Convenience Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 950  
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 475  
Sunroof 1,050  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Navigation Package   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Convenience Package 2,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Leather seating surfaces 865  
Heated front seats 455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 430  
Sunroof 955  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Navigation Package   1,331
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Options (change) 9,675 1,665
Options (change) 8,805 1,438
Destination 875 795
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $67,750 $40,955
Total Invoice $62,610 $38,588

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,379
Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesWRX
TrimM3STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8305hp H4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$67,750$40,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,750$39,515
Total Invoice$62,610$38,588
Adjustments for Features0-1,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,610$37,231

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesWRX
TrimM3STI Limited
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,835$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,357

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112015
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.3,386 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97568%
Total Not Requested46532%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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