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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: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $13,156

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $13,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920172017201720172017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
Limited Package 3,300              
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77          
Rear spoiler 389 389 389          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700 700 700 700 700
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500  
Sunroof       1,050 1,050 1,050   0
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
M Sport Package             0  
Wood trim               0
Limited Package 3,017              
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119          
Navigation system 1,830 1,719   1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50          
Rear spoiler 292 292 292          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645 645 645 645 645
Heated front seats       460 460 460 460  
Sunroof       965 965 965   0
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
M Sport Package             0  
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 5,949 2,649 649 5,650 5,650 5,650 4,600 1,650
Options (change) 5,308 2,180 461 5,180 5,180 5,180 4,215 1,520
Destination 695 695 695 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $33,239 $32,239 $35,939 $46,895 $45,395 $46,744 $53,495 $66,645
Total Invoice $30,897 $29,888 $33,262 $44,290 $42,895 $43,869 $50,435 $62,715

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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: $11,786
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,625
Model Year20092009200920172017201720172017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT5M5M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$33,239$32,239$35,939$46,895$45,395$46,744$53,495$66,645
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-1,970-1,870-1,995-2,495-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,739$32,239$35,014$44,925$43,525$44,749$51,000$63,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$1,400$0$1,224$7,475$19,550
Total Invoice$30,897$29,888$33,262$44,290$42,895$43,869$50,435$62,715
Adjustments for Features-1,3940-856-1,861-1,767-1,872-2,352-3,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,503$29,888$32,406$42,429$41,128$41,997$48,083$59,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$2,903$1,301$0$869$6,955$18,228

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092009200920172017201720172017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1300  
AWD$1700$1700$1700     
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100$100
Proximity key      $250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75
Stability control$400 $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$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0$0
Body kit$0$0$0     
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Hood scoop $100$100     
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325     
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25     
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights      $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$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$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0     
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$5,075$3,575$4,500$5,545$5,445$5,570$6,070$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$1,970$1,870$1,995$2,495$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940-856-1,861-1,767-1,872-2,352-3,359

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092017
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.3,502 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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested257580%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested-45062%

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