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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,287

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $10,163

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,551

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $8,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX Premium328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $24,935 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Navigation system 2,000 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Sport Package     1,350    
6-speed manual     0    
Rear spoiler         0
Navigation system 1,846 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Sport Package     1,230    
6-speed manual     0    
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 2,192 3,975 5,325 3,975 3,975
Options (change) 1,971 3,615 4,845 3,615 3,615
Destination 645 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,287 $39,450 $48,250 $49,000 $62,050
Total Invoice $27,551 $36,520 $44,605 $45,310 $57,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,623
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,543
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX Premium328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM5T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$29,287$39,450$48,250$49,000$62,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-2,340-2,990-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,287$37,910$45,910$46,010$60,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,000$8,100$22,425
Total Invoice$27,551$36,520$44,605$45,310$57,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,426-2,163-2,765-1,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,551$35,094$42,442$42,545$55,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,348$7,451$20,739

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX Premium328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150 $150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Hood scoop$100    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof  $900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100   
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats$75    
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals$75    
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,970$4,510$5,310$5,960$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540$2,340$2,990$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,426-2,163-2,765-1,587

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in108.7 in
Length180.3 in178.2 in
Width68.5 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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