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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: $31,095

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $16,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,206

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $15,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165          
Universal garage door opener 85 85          
Sport Line     2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700  
Steering-linked headlights     900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Sunroof     1,050 1,050     0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Wood trim             0
Navigation system 888 888 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107          
Universal garage door opener 56 56          
Sport Line     2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545  
Steering-linked headlights     820 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Sunroof     955 955     0
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 1,250 1,250 9,100 9,100 6,350 6,350 1,500
Options (change) 1,051 1,051 8,280 8,280 5,775 5,775 1,365
Destination 750 750 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $31,095 $39,445 $47,595 $49,095 $51,095 $57,495 $64,495
Total Invoice $29,206 $37,180 $44,455 $45,835 $47,700 $53,590 $60,080

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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: $14,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,685
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$31,095$39,445$47,595$49,095$51,095$57,495$64,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,675-3,125-1,975-3,150-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$37,795$45,920$45,970$49,120$54,345$61,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0$50$3,200$8,425$15,750
Total Invoice$29,206$37,180$44,455$45,835$47,700$53,590$60,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-1,564-2,917-1,844-2,936-2,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,206$35,625$42,891$42,918$45,856$50,654$57,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,419$0$27$2,965$7,763$14,557

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

Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150$150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300 
AWD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Adjustable center differential $275     
Limited-slip front differential $500     
Limited-slip rear differential $300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Body kit$0$0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Hood scoop$100$100     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$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$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Total Value of Features$2,820$4,470$4,495$5,945$4,795$5,970$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,675$3,125$1,975$3,150$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,555-1,564-2,917-1,844-2,936-2,632

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

Model Year20122015
ModelImpreza / WRX3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in110.6 in
Length180.3 in182.5 in
Width68.5 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested-45061%

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