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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: $29,904

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $6,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,288

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $4,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSeries.Yellow325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,645 $29,695 $32,300 $37,600 $48,900
Base Invoice $26,251 $28,157 $29,575 $34,395 $44,680
Performance Package 1,195        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244      
Steering-linked headlights     800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450  
Xenon HID headlights         700
Rear spoiler         0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Performance Package 1,060        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157      
Steering-linked headlights     730 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320  
Xenon HID headlights         635
Rear spoiler         0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Options (change) 1,439 244 3,225 3,225 1,675
Options (change) 1,217 157 2,935 2,935 1,520
Destination 820 820 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $29,904 $30,759 $36,220 $41,520 $52,270
Total Invoice $28,288 $29,134 $33,205 $38,025 $47,895

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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: $6,821
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,407
Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSeries.Yellow325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine205hp H4205hp H4184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8?, 10?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,904$30,759$36,220$41,520$52,270
Adjustments for Features-935-935-430-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,969$29,824$35,790$40,115$52,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$4,325$16,480
Total Invoice$28,288$29,134$33,205$38,025$47,895
Adjustments for Features-884-886-394-1,2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,404$28,248$32,811$36,738$47,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$844$0$3,927$15,084

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSeries.Yellow325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
5-speed manual  $0  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof  $900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
HD radio$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25 
Performance meter$150$150   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75   
Interior trim, special color $0   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
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 door panel trim$250$250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,950$3,445$4,420$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$935$430$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-884-886-394-1,2870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172006
ModelBRZ3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in107.3 in
Length166.7 in176.7 in
Width69.9 in69.2 in
Height50.6 in53.9 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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