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Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $7,856

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $7,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $28,885 $36,335
Limited Package 3,300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000   2,150 2,150
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Rear spoiler 389 389 389    
Premium Package       3,400 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100  
Sport Package       1,300  
M Sport Package         1,300
Limited Package 3,017        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Navigation system 1,830 1,719   1,955 1,955
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Rear spoiler 292 292 292    
Premium Package       3,095 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90  
Sport Package       1,185  
M Sport Package         1,185
Options (change) 5,949 2,649 649 8,000 6,250
Options (change) 5,308 2,180 461 7,280 5,690
Destination 695 695 695 895 895
Total Price $33,239 $32,239 $35,939 $40,095 $46,445
Total Invoice $30,897 $29,888 $33,262 $37,060 $42,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,748
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$33,239$32,239$35,939$40,095$46,445
Adjustments for Features-1,705-205-1,1300-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,534$32,034$34,809$40,095$45,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0$5,600
Total Invoice$30,897$29,888$33,262$37,060$42,920
Adjustments for Features-1,585-190-1,0460-693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,312$29,698$32,216$37,060$42,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$386$2,904$0$5,167

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Hood scoop $100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,375$3,875$4,800$3,670$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$205$1,130$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,585-190-1,0460-693

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelLegacy1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in104.7 in
Length186.2 in172.2 in
Width68.1 in68.8 in
Height56.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested288072%
Total Not Requested110028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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 Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested123078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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