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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: $29,660

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,903

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelLegacyLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,840 $31,640 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $27,083 $29,617 $28,885 $36,335
BMW Assist     650 650
Premium Package     3,400 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
BMW Assist     590 590
Premium Package     3,095 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 0 0 6,850 4,300
Options (change) 0 0 6,235 3,915
Destination 820 820 895 895
Total Price $29,660 $32,460 $38,945 $44,495
Total Invoice $27,903 $30,437 $36,015 $41,145

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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: $11,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,975
Model Year2017201720122012
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$29,660$32,460$38,945$44,495
Adjustments for Features-1,980-2,4800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,680$29,980$38,945$44,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$0$5,400
Total Invoice$27,903$30,437$36,015$41,145
Adjustments for Features-1,863-2,3250-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,040$28,112$36,015$41,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,072$0$4,991

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2017201720122012
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 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 
App support$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$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$4,885$5,385$2,905$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$2,480$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,863-2,3250-139

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172012
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
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested303076%
Total Not Requested95024%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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