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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: $32,415

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,161

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelLegacyLegacy1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,095 $31,945 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $27,317 $29,897 $28,885 $36,335
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,095      
Rear spoiler 365 365    
BMW Assist     650 650
Premium Package     3,400 1,750
Convenience Package     1,650  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
App support     250 250
Heated front seats     500 500
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Obstacle detection, rear       380
Proximity key       500
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,747      
Rear spoiler 237 237    
BMW Assist     590 590
Premium Package     3,095 1,595
Convenience Package     1,500  
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
App support     230 230
Heated front seats     455 455
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Obstacle detection, rear       345
Proximity key       455
Options (change) 2,460 365 9,750 7,330
Options (change) 1,984 237 8,875 6,675
Destination 860 860 895 895
Total Price $32,415 $33,170 $41,845 $47,525
Total Invoice $30,161 $30,994 $38,655 $43,905

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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: $14,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,323
Model Year2018201820122012
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$32,415$33,170$41,845$47,525
Adjustments for Features-5,190-2,1400-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,225$31,030$41,845$47,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$0$5,530
Total Invoice$30,161$30,994$38,655$43,905
Adjustments for Features-4,829-2,0000-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,332$28,994$38,655$43,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,662$0$5,111

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2018201820122012
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane sway warning$25   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
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$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation app $50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $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$9,285$6,235$4,095$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,190$2,140$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,829-2,0000-139

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelLegacy1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in104.7 in
Length189.1 in172.2 in
Width72.4 in68.8 in
Height59.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,515 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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested122531%
Total Not Requested272569%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

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
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested303076%
Total Not Requested95024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
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
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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