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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: $40,670

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $24,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
Model3-Series3-SeriesWRX
Trim328i335iSTI S209
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $63,995
BMW Assist 650 650  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     233
BMW Assist 590 590  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     151
Options (change) 4,875 3,975 233
Options (change) 4,435 3,615 151
Destination 895 895 885
Total Price $40,670 $47,270 $65,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru WRX STI S209
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,698
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,628
Model Year201220122019
Model3-Series3-SeriesWRX
Trim328i335iSTI S209
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6341hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18265/35-19
Total Price$40,670$47,270$65,113
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,670$44,720$62,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201220122019
Model3-Series3-SeriesWRX
Trim328i335iSTI S209
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Hood scoop  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$2,730$5,280$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,357-44

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122019
Model3-SeriesWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length182.5 in180.9 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.3,316 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.0 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%

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI S209

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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