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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $25,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,206

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $22,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXZ4Z4Z4
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,095 $34,095 $37,445 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $27,405 $32,263 $35,379 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 165      
Navigation system       2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package       3,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
Navigation system 888 888 888      
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 107      
Navigation system       1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package       3,005    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
Options (change) 1,250 1,250 1,250 6,850 3,550 3,550
Options (change) 1,051 1,051 1,051 6,235 3,230 3,230
Destination 750 750 750 895 895 895
Total Price $31,095 $36,095 $39,445 $56,395 $59,595 $68,645
Total Invoice $29,206 $34,064 $37,180 $52,070 $55,045 $63,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,320
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXZ4Z4Z4
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp H4305hp H4305hp H4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,095$36,095$39,445$56,395$59,595$68,645
Adjustments for Features0-625-1,650-6,005-5,555-7,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$35,470$37,795$50,390$54,040$61,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,375$6,700$0$3,650$10,650
Total Invoice$29,206$34,064$37,180$52,070$55,045$63,370
Adjustments for Features0-590-1,555-5,544-5,131-7,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,206$33,474$35,625$46,526$49,914$56,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,268$6,419$0$3,388$9,823

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXZ4Z4Z4
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Roll bar   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275$275   
Limited-slip front differential $500$500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Hood scoop$100$100$100   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900 $900   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500$500   
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150  
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$5,550$6,575$10,930$10,480$12,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$1,650$6,005$5,555$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-590-1,555-5,544-5,131-7,021

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122012
ModelImpreza / WRXZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.1 in98.3 in
Length180.3 in166.9 in
Width68.5 in70.5 in
Height57.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested135048%
Total Not Requested147552%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

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