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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: $41,040

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $30,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,644

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $28,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
Model3-SeriesWRX
TrimM3STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,000 $38,495
Base Invoice $60,200 $36,355
Executive Package 3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Wood trim 0  
LED headlights 1,900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Navigation Package   1,500
Universal garage door opener   85
Executive Package 3,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Wood trim 0  
LED headlights 1,750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Navigation Package   1,331
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 6,500 1,750
Options (change) 5,985 1,494
Destination 995 795
Total Price $71,495 $41,040
Total Invoice $67,180 $38,644

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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: $27,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,145
Model Year20172015
Model3-SeriesWRX
TrimM3STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$71,495$41,040
Adjustments for Features-2,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,950$41,040
Total Invoice$67,180$38,644
Adjustments for Features-2,3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,789$38,644

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172015
Model3-SeriesWRX
TrimM3STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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 
Active rear differential$500 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
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, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Total Value of Features$8,120$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3910

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,502 lb.3,268 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested22515%
Total Not Requested127585%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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