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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: $10,933

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,551

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $9,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX Premium328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $24,935 $32,290 $39,190
Navigation system 2,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192    
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Navigation system 1,846    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 2,192 4,425 4,425
Options (change) 1,971 4,025 4,025
Destination 645 895 895
Total Price $29,287 $40,220 $47,720
Total Invoice $27,551 $37,210 $44,110

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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: $10,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,474
Model Year200820122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX Premium328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,287$40,220$47,720
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,287$40,020$44,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300
Total Invoice$27,551$37,210$44,110
Adjustments for Features0-185-3,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,551$37,025$40,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,942

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

Model Year200820122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX Premium328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,770$2,970$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-3,143

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

Model Year20082012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STI3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.6 in
Length180.3 in182.5 in
Width68.5 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

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