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Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,060

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $9,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,685

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $9,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $33,995 $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $26,782 $31,524 $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183            
Navigation system 2,000   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Universal garage door opener 77 77            
Rear spoiler 380 380            
Premium Package     3,200          
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550 550
Sunroof       1,050 1,050     0
Sport Line           1,700 1,700  
Wood trim               0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119            
Navigation system 1,824   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Universal garage door opener 50 50            
Rear spoiler 285 285            
Premium Package     2,910          
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500 500 500
Sunroof       955 955     0
Sport Line           1,545 1,545  
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 2,640 640 7,850 5,700 5,700 6,350 6,350 1,500
Options (change) 2,278 454 7,140 5,185 5,185 5,775 5,775 1,365
Destination 625 625 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,060 $35,260 $41,795 $44,195 $45,695 $51,095 $57,495 $64,495
Total Invoice $29,685 $32,603 $39,130 $41,360 $42,740 $47,700 $53,590 $60,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,858
Model Year20062006201520152015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp H4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionM5M5M6M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$32,060$35,260$41,795$44,195$45,695$51,095$57,495$64,495
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,695-1,245-2,695-2,470-3,645-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,060$35,135$40,100$42,950$43,000$48,625$53,850$61,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$0$2,850$2,900$8,525$13,750$21,075
Total Invoice$29,685$32,603$39,130$41,360$42,740$47,700$53,590$60,080
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,587-1,165-2,521-2,306-3,397-3,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,685$32,487$37,543$40,195$40,219$45,394$50,193$56,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,802$0$2,652$2,676$7,851$12,650$19,444

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006201520152015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0      
6-speed manual  $150$150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300 
AWD$1700$1700      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250     
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Wiper de-icer$25$25      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0$0
Body kit$0$0      
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  $25
Hood scoop$100$100      
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25      
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$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$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim    $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,450$5,020$4,570$6,020$5,795$6,970$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,695$1,245$2,695$2,470$3,645$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,587-1,165-2,521-2,306-3,397-3,093

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelLegacy3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length186.2 in182.5 in
Width68.1 in71.3 in
Height56.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested165056%
Total Not Requested130044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested-45070%

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