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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: $31,850

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $14,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,596

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $13,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $32,290 $39,190
Limited Package 3,300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Premium Package       3,600  
Folding second row seats       475 475
Sport Line       2,500 1,700
Technology Package       2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500
Leather seating surfaces         1,450
Limited Package 3,017        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Navigation system 1,830 1,719      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Premium Package       3,275  
Folding second row seats       430 430
Sport Line       2,275 1,545
Technology Package       2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475
Leather seating surfaces         1,320
Options (change) 5,560 2,260 260 10,675 7,725
Options (change) 5,016 1,888 169 9,730 7,045
Destination 695 695 695 895 895
Total Price $32,850 $31,850 $35,550 $46,470 $51,020
Total Invoice $30,605 $29,596 $32,970 $42,915 $47,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,603
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,850$31,850$35,550$46,470$51,020
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-1,195-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,350$31,850$34,625$45,275$49,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0$4,550
Total Invoice$30,605$29,596$32,970$42,915$47,130
Adjustments for Features-1,3970-858-1,104-1,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,208$29,596$32,112$41,811$46,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$388$2,904$0$4,215

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop $100$100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,850$3,350$4,275$4,545$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$1,195$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3970-858-1,104-1,104

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,251 lb.3,407 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
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested280074%
Total Not Requested100026%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 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 Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 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 Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

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