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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: $13,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $12,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Limited Package 4,300 3,300          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Sunroof 995 995          
Premium Package       3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces       1,450      
Cold Weather Package       950      
Heated front seats         500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability             0
Limited Package 3,947 3,106          
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Sunroof 829 829          
Premium Package       2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces       1,320      
Cold Weather Package       865      
Heated front seats         455 455 455
DUPL Voice texting capability             0
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 8,300 6,300 5,400 5,400
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 7,550 5,730 4,910 4,910
Destination 725 725 725 925 925 925 925
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $41,775 $44,075 $49,475 $55,975
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $38,600 $40,735 $45,715 $51,695

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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: $12,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,678
Model Year2011201120112013201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6T5M6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$41,775$44,075$49,475$55,975
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-895-945-2,745-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$40,880$43,130$46,730$53,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$2,250$5,850$12,275
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$38,600$40,735$45,715$51,695
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-827-873-2,536-2,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$37,773$39,862$43,179$49,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0$2,089$5,406$11,318

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201120112013201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
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
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
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    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0    
Hood scoop  $100    
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability      $50
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50   
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Heated second row seats   $200   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Wood trim    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$2,725$3,675$2,825$3,620$3,670$5,470$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$895$945$2,745$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-827-873-2,536-2,604

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112013
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.3,361 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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested300074%
Total Not Requested107526%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested262580%
Total Not Requested67520%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested140052%
Total Not Requested130048%
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 bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
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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