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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: $30,744

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $7,276

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,072

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $5,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200620062006
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedtS325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $32,300 $37,600 $48,900
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $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  
Navigation system     1,800 1,800 1,800
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  
Navigation system     1,640 1,640 1,640
Xenon HID headlights         635
Rear spoiler         0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Options (change) 1,439 244 5,025 5,025 3,475
Options (change) 1,217 157 4,575 4,575 3,160
Destination 860 860 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $30,744 $34,599 $38,020 $43,320 $54,070
Total Invoice $29,072 $32,707 $34,845 $39,665 $49,535

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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: $7,906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,381
Model Year20182018200620062006
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedtS325Ci330CiM3
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)215/45-17215/40-18205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,744$34,599$38,020$43,320$54,070
Adjustments for Features-1,060-1,235-430-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,684$33,364$37,590$41,915$54,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$0$4,325$16,480
Total Invoice$29,072$32,707$34,845$39,665$49,535
Adjustments for Features-1,002-1,167-394-1,2860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,070$31,540$34,451$38,379$49,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0$3,928$15,084

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018200620062006
ModelBRZBRZ3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedtS325Ci330CiM3
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
Body kit (gray/black) $0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400   
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0   
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof  $900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
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$4,375$4,550$3,745$4,720$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$1,235$430$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,002-1,167-394-1,2860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182006
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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