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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: $29,485

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,519

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelLegacyLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,495 $29,595 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,739 $28,885 $36,335
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195    
Premium Package     3,400 1,750
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
App support     250 250
BMW Assist     650 650
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830    
Premium Package     3,095 1,595
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
App support     230 230
BMW Assist     590 590
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 2,195 2,195 9,250 6,700
Options (change) 1,830 1,830 8,420 6,100
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $29,485 $32,585 $41,345 $46,895
Total Invoice $27,519 $30,364 $38,200 $43,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,296
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelLegacyLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine175hp H4256hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$29,485$32,585$41,345$46,895
Adjustments for Features-1,730-2,2300-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,755$30,355$41,345$46,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$5,400
Total Invoice$27,519$30,364$38,200$43,330
Adjustments for Features-1,615-2,0780-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,904$28,286$38,200$43,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,382$0$4,991

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelLegacyLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$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
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit$0$0  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$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$50
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats$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  
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$100  
Total Value of Features$4,875$5,375$3,145$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$2,230$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,615-2,0780-139

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelLegacy1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in104.7 in
Length188.8 in172.2 in
Width72.4 in68.8 in
Height59.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested303076%
Total Not Requested95024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%

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