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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: $35,260

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B   
Difference: $5,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,613

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B   
Difference: $4,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010201020102010
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5GT Spec B328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,995 $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400
Base Invoice $31,534 $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183        
Universal garage door opener 77        
Rear spoiler 380       0
Premium Package   2,650 2,650 2,650  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Sport Package     1,350    
6-speed manual     0    
Leather seating surfaces         950
Sunroof         1,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119        
Universal garage door opener 50        
Rear spoiler 285       0
Premium Package   2,410 2,410 2,410  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Sport Package     1,230    
6-speed manual     0    
Leather seating surfaces         865
Sunroof         955
Options (change) 640 6,275 7,625 6,275 5,625
Options (change) 454 5,705 6,935 5,705 5,115
Destination 625 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $35,260 $40,300 $49,100 $50,200 $63,200
Total Invoice $32,613 $37,260 $45,340 $46,295 $58,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,239
Model Year20072010201020102010
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5GT Spec B328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$35,260$40,300$49,100$50,200$63,200
Adjustments for Features-6400-850-1,500-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,620$40,300$48,250$48,700$63,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,950$8,400$22,725
Total Invoice$32,613$37,260$45,340$46,295$58,440
Adjustments for Features-5920-785-1,383-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,021$37,260$44,555$44,912$58,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,295$7,652$21,018

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072010201020102010
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5GT Spec B328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Hood scoop$100    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
iPod integration $100   
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200 
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,775$3,135$3,985$4,635$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$850$1,500$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-5920-785-1,383-162

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072010
ModelLegacy3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length186.2 in178.2 in
Width68.1 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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