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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $11,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $10,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $28,885 $36,335
Limited Package 4,300 3,300      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,150 2,150
Sunroof 995 995      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Premium Package       3,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Leather seating surfaces         1,450
Limited Package 3,947 3,106      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,955 1,955
Sunroof 829 829      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455 455
Premium Package       3,095  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Leather seating surfaces         1,320
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 6,950 5,000
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 6,325 4,550
Destination 725 725 725 895 895
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $39,045 $45,195
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $36,105 $41,780

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,154
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$39,045$45,195
Adjustments for Features-155-1,105-2550-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,860$30,910$33,865$39,045$45,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$5,980
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$36,105$41,780
Adjustments for Features-144-1,027-2370-157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,951$28,741$31,415$36,105$41,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0$5,518

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
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  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Compass   $0 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers    $50
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
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,275$4,225$3,375$3,120$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$1,105$255$0$170
Value of Feature Adjustments-144-1,027-2370-157

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelLegacy1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in104.7 in
Length186.4 in172.2 in
Width71.7 in68.8 in
Height59.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested300074%
Total Not Requested107526%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested262580%
Total Not Requested67520%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested258065%
Total Not Requested140035%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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