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Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,590

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $9,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,102

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $8,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelBRZ1-Series
TrimLimited128i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,695 $31,200
Base Invoice $26,298 $28,885
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
App support   250
BMW Assist   650
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Proximity key   500
Xenon HID headlights   900
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,009  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
App support   230
BMW Assist   590
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Proximity key   455
Xenon HID headlights   820
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,100 7,300
Options (change) 1,009 6,645
Destination 795 895
Total Price $29,590 $39,395
Total Invoice $28,102 $36,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,879
Model Year20152012
ModelBRZ1-Series
TrimLimited128i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp H4230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,590$39,395
Adjustments for Features-5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,005$39,395
Total Invoice$28,102$36,425
Adjustments for Features-5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,546$36,425

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelBRZ1-Series
TrimLimited128i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,425$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelBRZ1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in104.7 in
Length166.7 in172.2 in
Width69.9 in68.8 in
Height50.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%

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