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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: $31,915

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $14,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,898

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $12,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $37,345 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $27,309 $35,285 $32,290 $39,190
Navigation system 2,000 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 195    
Satellite radio   427    
Sport Line     2,500 1,700
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Sunroof     1,050  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Navigation system 1,737 1,565    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 127 127    
Satellite radio   320    
Sport Line     2,275 1,545
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Sunroof     955  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 2,195 2,422 10,325 7,575
Options (change) 1,864 2,012 9,395 6,890
Destination 725 725 895 895
Total Price $31,915 $40,492 $46,120 $50,870
Total Invoice $29,898 $38,022 $42,580 $46,975

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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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,197
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,915$40,492$46,120$50,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-525-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,915$38,842$45,595$48,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,927$0$3,400
Total Invoice$29,898$38,022$42,580$46,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,549-485-1,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,898$36,473$42,095$45,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,575$0$3,149

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

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700$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$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$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500  
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$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 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$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$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,895$4,545$3,420$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$525$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,549-485-1,731

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

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,076 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

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 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 Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 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 Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
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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