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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: $31,812

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $31,863

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,490

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $29,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $54,850
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $50,640
Stability control 300      
Navigation system 2,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183  
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 0
Folding second row seats       475
Technology Package       3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Sunroof       1,050
Heated front seats       500
Leather seating surfaces       950
Stability control 275      
Navigation system 1,721      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119  
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 0
Folding second row seats       430
Technology Package       2,960
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430
Sunroof       955
Heated front seats       455
Leather seating surfaces       865
Options (change) 2,872 572 572 6,700
Options (change) 2,407 411 411 6,095
Destination 645 645 645 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,812 $32,512 $35,212 $63,675
Total Invoice $29,490 $30,223 $32,590 $58,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,818
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4414hp V8
TransmissionM5T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,812$32,512$35,212$63,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-425-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,812$31,512$34,787$62,865
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0
Total Invoice$29,490$30,223$32,590$58,860
Adjustments for Features0-930-393-749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,490$29,293$32,197$58,111
Cost Above Minimum$197$0$2,904$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop$100 $100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Media drive   $15
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,000$4,000$3,425$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$425$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-930-393-749

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082009
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 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested89053%

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