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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: $9,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,685

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $9,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $33,995 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $26,782 $31,524 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183            
Navigation system 2,000   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Universal garage door opener 77 77            
Rear spoiler 380 380            
Premium Package     3,100          
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 1,050   0
Wood trim               0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119            
Navigation system 1,824   1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Universal garage door opener 50 50            
Rear spoiler 285 285            
Premium Package     2,820          
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       955 955 955   0
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 2,640 640 7,550 5,500 5,500 5,500 4,450 1,500
Options (change) 2,278 454 6,870 5,005 5,005 5,005 4,050 1,365
Destination 625 625 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $32,060 $35,260 $41,695 $44,845 $46,345 $46,194 $51,245 $65,995
Total Invoice $29,685 $32,603 $39,045 $41,960 $43,340 $42,884 $47,860 $61,460

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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: $7,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,679
Model Year20062006201620162016201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp H4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5M5M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$32,060$35,260$41,695$44,845$46,345$46,194$51,245$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,795-2,970-3,070-3,095-3,670-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,060$35,135$39,900$41,875$43,275$43,099$47,575$61,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$0$1,975$3,375$3,199$7,675$21,975
Total Invoice$29,685$32,603$39,045$41,960$43,340$42,884$47,860$61,460
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,681-2,779-2,871-2,873-3,428-3,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,685$32,487$37,364$39,181$40,469$40,011$44,432$57,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,802$0$1,817$3,105$2,647$7,068$20,259

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006201620162016201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0      
6-speed manual  $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300  
AWD$1700$1700      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100   $100$100
Proximity key  $250   $250$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0$0
Body kit$0$0      
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Hood scoop$100$100      
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound       $250
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  
LED headlights      $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights       $150
Xenon HID headlights       $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$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim   $300$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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,450$5,120$6,295$6,395$6,420$6,995$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,795$2,970$3,070$3,095$3,670$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,681-2,779-2,871-2,873-3,428-3,837

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062016
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.3,431 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, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested165054%
Total Not Requested140046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested-45046%

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