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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: $36,260

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $15,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,823

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $14,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesWRX
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $31,595
Base Invoice $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $29,708
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Lighting Package 800 800 800 800  
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
M Sport Package       0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         233
Navigation Package with Eyesight         3,300
Universal garage door opener         111
Door sill trim plates         161
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Lighting Package 735 735 735 735  
Premium Package 2,255 2,255 2,255    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105  
M Sport Package       0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         151
Navigation Package with Eyesight         2,928
Universal garage door opener         72
Door sill trim plates         104
Options (change) 11,700 11,700 11,700 9,250 3,805
Options (change) 10,750 10,750 10,750 8,495 3,255
Destination 995 995 995 995 860
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $52,945 $51,445 $52,794 $58,145 $36,260
Total Invoice $49,860 $48,465 $49,439 $54,715 $33,823

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,372
Model Year20172017201720172018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesWRX
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6268hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$52,945$51,445$52,794$58,145$36,260
Adjustments for Features-2,510-2,410-2,535-1,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,435$49,035$50,259$57,010$36,260
Cost Above Minimum$1,400$0$1,224$7,975$0
Total Invoice$49,860$48,465$49,439$54,715$33,823
Adjustments for Features-2,364-2,270-2,374-1,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,496$46,195$47,065$53,647$33,823
Cost Above Minimum$1,301$0$870$7,452$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172017201720172018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesWRX
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert    $25
PIN Code Access    $10
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane sway warning    $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0  
8 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$7,545$7,445$7,570$6,170$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$2,410$2,535$1,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,364-2,270-2,374-1,0680

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20172018
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.3,277 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 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested270072%
Total Not Requested105028%

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