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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: $27,685

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $13,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,790

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $12,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102011201120112011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $27,995 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $26,228 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Limited Package 4,000 3,000 2,000        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Sunroof 995 995 995 1,050     1,050
Power front seats       995      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats       475 475 475 475
iPod integration         400 400 400
Leather seating surfaces         1,450 1,450 950
Rear spoiler             0
Limited Package 3,672 2,830 1,833        
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Sunroof 829 829 829 955     955
Power front seats       905      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500 500
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats       430 430 430 430
iPod integration         365 365 365
Leather seating surfaces         1,320 1,320 865
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 6,995 5,995 4,995 5,670 5,475 5,475 6,025
Options (change) 6,169 5,327 4,330 5,155 4,980 4,980 5,480
Destination 695 695 695 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,685 $31,685 $33,685 $41,145 $48,400 $50,500 $64,100
Total Invoice $25,790 $29,462 $31,253 $38,060 $44,740 $46,675 $59,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,029
Model Year2010201020102011201120112011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$27,685$31,685$33,685$41,145$48,400$50,500$64,100
Adjustments for Features-40-990-140-3000-950-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,645$30,695$33,545$40,845$48,400$49,550$63,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,900$0$7,555$8,705$23,130
Total Invoice$25,790$29,462$31,253$38,060$44,740$46,675$59,285
Adjustments for Features-37-921-130-2780-878-116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,753$28,541$31,123$37,782$44,740$45,797$59,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,788$5,370$0$6,958$8,015$21,387

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2010201020102011201120112011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Ski sack   $50$50$50$50
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0    
Hood scoop  $100    
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100    
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150
Fog lights   $125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Floor mats$75$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Wood trim   $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$3,350$4,300$3,450$3,610$3,310$4,260$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$990$140$300$0$950$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-37-921-130-2780-878-116

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102011
ModelLegacy3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length186.4 in178.2 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height59.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested257569%
Total Not Requested117531%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested220074%
Total Not Requested77526%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142566%
Total Not Requested75034%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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