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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: $29,004

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $9,371

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,867

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $8,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $27,000 $33,345
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,100 2,100
Sunroof 995 995      
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393    
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Premium Package       4,100 3,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
HD radio       350 350
iPod integration       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,910 1,910
Sunroof 829 829      
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295    
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Premium Package       3,730 3,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
HD radio       315 315
iPod integration       365 365
Heated front seats       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 8,259 7,159 2,664 8,350 7,650
Options (change) 7,191 6,256 2,139 7,595 6,960
Destination 750 750 750 875 875
Total Price $29,004 $33,004 $35,009 $38,375 $44,575
Total Invoice $26,867 $30,539 $32,331 $35,470 $41,180

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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: $9,851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,048
Model Year20122012201220102010
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, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$29,004$33,004$35,009$38,375$44,575
Adjustments for Features-480-1,430-5800-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,524$31,574$34,429$38,375$43,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$5,350
Total Invoice$26,867$30,539$32,331$35,470$41,180
Adjustments for Features-445-1,323-5360-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,422$29,216$31,795$35,470$40,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$5,373$0$4,925

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122012201220102010
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
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$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
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$3,125$4,075$3,225$2,645$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$1,430$580$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-445-1,323-5360-785

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122010
ModelLegacy1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in104.7 in
Length186.4 in171.7 in
Width71.7 in68.8 in
Height59.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,253 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested315079%
Total Not Requested82521%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested277587%
Total Not Requested42513%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested293068%
Total Not Requested135032%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested203066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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