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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: $16,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $16,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201820182018201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Limited Package 4,300 3,300              
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Sunroof 995 995   900         0
Premium Tier       3,000          
Sport Plus Design       2,650          
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Folding second row seats       475          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550 550 550
Luxury Design         0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier         1,750 1,750 1,750    
Heated front seats         500 500 500 500  
Wood trim                 0
Limited Package 3,947 3,106              
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Sunroof 829 829   830         0
Premium Tier       2,760          
Sport Plus Design       2,435          
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Folding second row seats       435          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505 505 505 505 505
Luxury Design         0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier         1,610 1,610 1,610    
Heated front seats         460 460 460 460  
Wood trim                 0
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 9,025 5,950 5,950 5,950 4,200 1,500
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 8,300 5,475 5,475 5,475 3,865 1,380
Destination 725 725 725 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $44,920 $48,695 $47,195 $48,544 $54,145 $67,995
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $42,430 $46,580 $44,585 $45,559 $51,065 $63,970

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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: $13,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,750
Model Year201120112011201820182018201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T5M6T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$44,920$48,695$47,195$48,544$54,145$67,995
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-3,795-4,295-3,045-4,320-4,445-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$41,125$44,400$44,150$44,224$49,700$63,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$3,275$3,025$3,099$8,575$22,600
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$42,430$46,580$44,585$45,559$51,065$63,970
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-3,585-4,108-2,877-4,054-4,192-4,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$38,845$42,472$41,708$41,505$46,873$59,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0$3,627$2,863$2,660$8,028$21,108

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112011201820182018201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 $1300$1300 
AWD$1700$1700$1700      
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150      
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75      
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential        $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger      $0  
8 kWh battery pack      $0  
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0    $0
Body kit$0$0$0      
Hood scoop  $100      
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0
Rear spoiler        $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)        $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound       $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25  
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim    $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical        $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)        $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching        $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,525$3,475$2,625$6,320$6,820$5,570$6,845$6,970$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$3,795$4,295$3,045$4,320$4,445$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-3,585-4,108-2,877-4,054-4,192-4,017

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112018
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.3,502 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
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested97524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested272583%
Total Not Requested57517%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested131559%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested50022%
Total Not Requested172578%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%

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