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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: $28,974

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $10,971

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,870

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $10,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,295 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $19,201 $28,885 $36,335
Limited Package 4,600    
Navigation system 1,650 2,150 2,150
Sunroof 995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Rear spoiler 393    
Premium Package   3,400 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
BMW Assist   650 650
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Limited Package 4,223    
Navigation system 1,376 1,955 1,955
Sunroof 829    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Rear spoiler 295    
Premium Package   3,095 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
BMW Assist   590 590
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 7,909 7,850 6,200
Options (change) 6,899 7,145 5,645
Destination 770 895 895
Total Price $28,974 $39,945 $46,395
Total Invoice $26,870 $36,925 $42,875

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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: $11,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,547
Model Year201320122012
ModelLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$28,974$39,945$46,395
Adjustments for Features-5300-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,444$39,945$45,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600
Total Invoice$26,870$36,925$42,875
Adjustments for Features-4920-786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,378$36,925$42,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,164

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201320122012
ModelLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$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
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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  
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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,225$2,695$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4920-786

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelLegacy1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in104.7 in
Length187.2 in172.2 in
Width71.7 in68.8 in
Height59.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,316 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?
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested305078%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
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 Requested283071%
Total Not Requested115029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

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