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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: $31,889

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $33,361

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,540

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $30,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $55,900
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $51,630
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183  
Navigation system 2,000     2,100
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 0
Premium Package       2,500
Folding second row seats       475
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Heated front seats       500
Sunroof       1,050
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119  
Navigation system 1,721     1,910
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 0
Premium Package       2,275
Folding second row seats       430
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Heated front seats       455
Sunroof       955
Options (change) 2,949 649 649 7,175
Options (change) 2,457 461 461 6,525
Destination 645 645 645 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,889 $32,589 $35,289 $65,250
Total Invoice $29,540 $30,273 $32,640 $60,330

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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: $32,901
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,283
Model Year2008200820082011
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, 6180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,889$32,589$35,289$65,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-425-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,889$31,589$34,864$64,490
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0
Total Invoice$29,540$30,273$32,640$60,330
Adjustments for Features0-929-393-703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,540$29,344$32,247$59,627
Cost Above Minimum$196$0$2,903$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820082011
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 
Remote app   $25
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop$100 $100 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,125$4,125$3,550$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$425$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-929-393-703

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
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%
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 surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested130061%
Total Not Requested82539%

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