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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: $10,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,685

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $10,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201720172017201720172017
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $33,995 $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $26,782 $31,524 $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
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)     700 700 700 700 700 700
Sunroof       1,050 1,050 1,050   0
M Sport Package             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     2,850          
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645 645 645 645
Sunroof       965 965 965   0
M Sport Package             0  
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 2,640 640 7,700 5,650 5,650 5,650 4,600 1,650
Options (change) 2,278 454 7,065 5,180 5,180 5,180 4,215 1,520
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 $42,145 $46,895 $45,395 $46,744 $53,495 $66,645
Total Invoice $29,685 $32,603 $39,850 $44,290 $42,895 $43,869 $50,435 $62,715

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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: $8,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,539
Model Year20062006201720172017201720172017
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp H4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp 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$42,145$46,895$45,395$46,744$53,495$66,645
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,720-2,995-2,895-3,020-3,470-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,060$35,135$40,425$43,900$42,500$43,724$50,025$62,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$0$3,475$2,075$3,299$9,600$21,675
Total Invoice$29,685$32,603$39,850$44,290$42,895$43,869$50,435$62,715
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,626-2,829-2,736-2,834-3,272-4,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,685$32,487$38,224$41,461$40,159$41,035$47,163$58,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,802$0$3,237$1,935$2,811$8,939$20,214

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006201720172017201720172017
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
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 
3.5 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$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
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25      
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,450$5,045$6,320$6,220$6,345$6,795$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,720$2,995$2,895$3,020$3,470$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,626-2,829-2,736-2,834-3,272-4,277

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062017
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.3,502 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
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested132545%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested-45062%

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