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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: $9,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,596

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $9,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Limited Package 3,300            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77        
Cold Weather Package       950      
Leather seating surfaces       1,450      
Premium Package       3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550
Sport Line         2,750 1,950 1,950
Heated front seats         500 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability             0
Limited Package 3,017            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119        
Navigation system 1,830 1,719   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50        
Cold Weather Package       865      
Leather seating surfaces       1,320      
Premium Package       2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500 500
Sport Line         2,505 1,775 1,775
Heated front seats         455 455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475 475 475
DUPL Voice texting capability             0
Options (change) 5,560 2,260 260 8,300 9,550 7,850 7,850
Options (change) 5,016 1,888 169 7,550 8,710 7,160 7,160
Destination 695 695 695 925 925 925 925
Total Price $32,850 $31,850 $35,550 $41,775 $47,325 $51,925 $58,425
Total Invoice $30,605 $29,596 $32,970 $38,600 $43,715 $47,965 $53,945

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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: $9,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,565
Model Year2009200920092013201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT5M5M6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,850$31,850$35,550$41,775$47,325$51,925$58,425
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-895-1,420-3,220-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,350$31,850$34,625$40,880$45,905$48,705$55,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0$5,025$7,825$14,250
Total Invoice$30,605$29,596$32,970$38,600$43,715$47,965$53,945
Adjustments for Features-1,3970-858-827-1,312-2,974-3,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,208$29,596$32,112$37,773$42,403$44,991$50,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$388$2,904$0$4,630$7,218$13,130

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920092013201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
5-speed manual $0     
6-speed manual  $150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100   
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Stability control$400 $400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Traction control$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
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
Residual heat   $50$50$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$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Hood scoop $100$100    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability      $50
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
Headlight washers   $50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200   
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75    
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$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 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,850$3,350$4,275$4,245$4,770$6,570$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$895$1,420$3,220$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3970-858-827-1,312-2,974-3,042

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092013
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.3,361 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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