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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: $29,004

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $13,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,867

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $12,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201520152015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
Limited Package 4,600 3,500              
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Sunroof 995 995             0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186            
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85            
Rear spoiler 393 393 393            
Premium Package       3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package       950          
Heated front seats         500 500 500 500  
Executive Package                 4,300
Wood trim                 0
Limited Package 4,223 3,288              
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Sunroof 829 829             0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121            
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55            
Rear spoiler 295 295 295            
Premium Package       2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Leather seating surfaces       1,320         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package       865          
Heated front seats         455 455 455 455  
Executive Package                 3,915
Wood trim                 0
Options (change) 8,259 7,159 2,664 8,300 6,300 6,300 5,400 5,400 4,850
Options (change) 7,191 6,256 2,139 7,550 5,730 5,730 4,910 4,910 4,415
Destination 750 750 750 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,004 $33,004 $35,009 $42,245 $44,795 $46,295 $50,145 $56,545 $67,845
Total Invoice $26,867 $30,539 $32,331 $39,540 $41,905 $43,285 $46,835 $52,725 $63,130

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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: $12,396
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,882
Model Year201220122012201520152015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionM6T5M6M6M6T8M6T8M6
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, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$29,004$33,004$35,009$42,245$44,795$46,295$50,145$56,545$67,845
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-845-595-2,045-1,545-2,720-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,004$32,054$34,909$41,400$44,200$44,250$48,600$53,825$64,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$2,800$2,850$7,200$12,425$22,675
Total Invoice$26,867$30,539$32,331$39,540$41,905$43,285$46,835$52,725$63,130
Adjustments for Features0-879-92-791-557-1,912-1,443-2,536-3,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,867$29,660$32,239$38,749$41,348$41,373$45,392$50,189$59,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$5,372$0$2,599$2,624$6,643$11,440$20,873

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122012201520152015201520152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$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$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front        $150
Obstacle detection, rear        $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200     $200
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 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)        $0
Body kit$0$0$0      
Hood scoop  $100      
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)        $0
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15$15
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
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 passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights        $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)        $350
Headlight washers   $50    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100     $100
Heated second row seats   $200    $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat        $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat        $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat        $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim     $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)        $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching        $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100       
Total Value of Features$3,050$4,000$3,150$3,895$3,645$5,095$4,595$5,770$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$845$595$2,045$1,545$2,720$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-879-92-791-557-1,912-1,443-2,536-3,508

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122015
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.3,411 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested320081%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested282588%
Total Not Requested37512%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165056%
Total Not Requested130044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested-45050%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested170089%

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