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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,010

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $10,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,150

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $9,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165        
Steering-linked headlights     900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Sunroof     1,050     1,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Sport Package       1,350    
6-speed manual       0    
iPod integration       400 400 400
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 950
Rear spoiler           0
Navigation system 888 888 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107        
Steering-linked headlights     820      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Sunroof     955     955
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Sport Package       1,230    
6-speed manual       0    
iPod integration       365 365 365
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320 865
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 1,165 1,165 5,925 7,175 5,825 6,375
Options (change) 995 995 5,390 6,530 5,300 5,800
Destination 750 750 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,010 $39,360 $41,400 $50,100 $50,850 $64,450
Total Invoice $29,150 $37,124 $38,295 $46,290 $46,995 $59,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,692
Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$31,010$39,360$41,400$50,100$50,850$64,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-490-740-1,390-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,010$37,710$40,910$49,360$49,460$63,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0$8,450$8,550$22,975
Total Invoice$29,150$37,124$38,295$46,290$46,995$59,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,556-453-684-1,285-523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,150$35,568$37,842$45,606$45,710$59,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,418$0$7,764$7,868$21,240

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

Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
AWD$1700$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
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$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$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275    
Limited-slip front differential $500    
Limited-slip rear differential $300   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Hood scoop$100$100    
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass$0$0    
Fog lights$125$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$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100    
Floor mats$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$75    
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    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$3,170$4,820$3,660$3,910$4,560$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$490$740$1,390$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,556-453-684-1,285-523

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

Model Year20122011
ModelImpreza / WRX3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in108.7 in
Length180.3 in178.2 in
Width68.5 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.0 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 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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