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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: $28,974

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $13,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,870

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $12,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009200920092009
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,295 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850
Base Invoice $19,201 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640
Limited Package 4,600        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186        
Navigation system 1,650 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Sunroof 995       1,050
Universal garage door opener 85        
Rear spoiler 393       0
Premium Package   3,350 2,650 2,650  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
HD radio   350 350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475 475
iPod integration   400 400 400 400
Leather seating surfaces         950
Limited Package 4,223        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121        
Navigation system 1,376 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Sunroof 829       955
Universal garage door opener 55        
Rear spoiler 295       0
Premium Package   3,050 2,410 2,410  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
HD radio   315 315 315 315
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430 430
iPod integration   365 365 365 365
Leather seating surfaces         865
Options (change) 7,909 8,245 7,545 7,545 6,895
Options (change) 6,899 7,495 6,855 6,855 6,265
Destination 770 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $28,974 $42,670 $48,670 $51,370 $63,870
Total Invoice $26,870 $39,410 $44,935 $47,350 $59,030

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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: $13,986
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,809
Model Year20132009200920092009
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$28,974$42,670$48,670$51,370$63,870
Adjustments for Features-2900-650-1,600-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,684$42,670$48,020$49,770$63,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,350$7,100$20,800
Total Invoice$26,870$39,410$44,935$47,350$59,030
Adjustments for Features-2690-600-1,475-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,601$39,410$44,335$45,875$58,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,925$6,465$19,250

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132009200920092009
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200    
Temporary spare tire$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    
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$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
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    
Floor mats$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
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    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,085$3,735$4,685$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0$650$1,600$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2690-600-1,475-370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132009
ModelLegacy3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length187.2 in178.2 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height59.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,316 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?
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
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
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
Total Requested305078%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%

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