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Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,472

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $17,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,997

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $16,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSeries.HyperBlue328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $27,690 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $26,019 $26,293 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 207 207          
Universal garage door opener 75 75          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Wood trim             0
Sunroof             0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 134 134          
Universal garage door opener 49 49          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505 505
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Wood trim             0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 282 282 4,250 4,250 4,250 2,500 1,500
Options (change) 183 183 3,910 3,910 3,910 2,300 1,380
Destination 795 795 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $28,472 $28,767 $46,995 $45,495 $46,844 $52,445 $67,995
Total Invoice $26,997 $27,271 $45,015 $43,020 $43,994 $49,500 $63,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,498
Model Year2016201620182018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSeries.HyperBlue328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp H4200hp H4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$28,472$28,767$46,995$45,495$46,844$52,445$67,995
Adjustments for Features00-5,830-4,580-5,855-5,980-6,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,472$28,767$41,165$40,915$40,989$46,465$61,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$250$0$74$5,550$20,135
Total Invoice$26,997$27,271$45,015$43,020$43,994$49,500$63,970
Adjustments for Features00-5,584-4,331-5,499-5,644-6,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,997$27,271$39,431$38,689$38,495$43,856$57,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$936$194$0$5,361$18,941

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2016201620182018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSeries.HyperBlue328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Remote app      $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
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
Navigation system      $600
S Voice support      $0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support      $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information      $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25     
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio      $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior trim, special color $0     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0     
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Wheels, dark finish $0     
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$1,900$1,900$7,730$6,480$7,755$7,880$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,830$4,580$5,855$5,980$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,584-4,331-5,499-5,644-6,534

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelBRZ3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.6 in
Length166.7 in182.5 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height50.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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 Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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 Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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 Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested-45086%

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