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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $14,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $13,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $32,290 $39,190
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995   1,050  
Limited Package 4,300 3,300      
Technology Package       2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Folding second row seats       475 475
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829   955  
Limited Package 3,947 3,106      
Technology Package       2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455 455
Folding second row seats       430 430
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 6,925 5,875
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 6,300 5,345
Destination 725 725 725 895 895
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $42,720 $49,170
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $39,485 $45,430

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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: $15,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,349
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$42,720$49,170
Adjustments for Features-1,030-1,980-1,1300-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,985$30,035$32,990$42,720$46,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$4,150
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$39,485$45,430
Adjustments for Features-959-1,841-1,0480-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,136$27,927$30,604$39,485$43,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$5,468$0$3,820

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Hood scoop  $100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat    $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,350$4,300$3,450$2,320$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$1,980$1,130$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-959-1,841-1,0480-2,125

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelLegacy3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length186.4 in182.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height59.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested300074%
Total Not Requested107526%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested262580%
Total Not Requested67520%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

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