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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,372

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $4,453

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,606

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $3,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimWRX Premium128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,450 $29,450 $36,350 $46,135
Base Invoice $24,935 $27,295 $33,640 $42,645
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192      
Navigation system 2,000 2,100 2,100  
Universal garage door opener 85      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Sport Package     1,100  
Convenience Package       2,700
Premium Package       2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125      
Navigation system 1,846 1,910 1,910  
Universal garage door opener 55      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Sport Package     1,000  
Convenience Package       2,455
Premium Package       2,185
Options (change) 2,277 3,500 4,600 6,500
Options (change) 2,026 3,185 4,185 5,915
Destination 645 875 875 875
Total Price $29,372 $33,825 $41,825 $53,510
Total Invoice $27,606 $31,355 $38,700 $49,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,758
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,036
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimWRX Premium128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine224hp H4230hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$29,372$33,825$41,825$53,510
Adjustments for Features-3050-2,350-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,067$33,825$39,475$48,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,650$14,730
Total Invoice$27,606$31,355$38,700$49,435
Adjustments for Features-2870-2,174-4,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,319$31,355$36,526$44,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,171$13,502

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimWRX Premium128i135iM Coupe
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Hood scoop$100   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0  $0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede trim   $300
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,070$2,765$5,115$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$0$2,350$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments-2870-2,174-4,578

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in104.7 in
Length180.3 in171.7 in
Width68.5 in68.8 in
Height58.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested74055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested210589%

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