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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: $13,376

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,870

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $12,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,295 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $19,201 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Limited Package 4,600        
Navigation system 1,650 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Sunroof 995       1,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186        
Universal garage door opener 85        
Rear spoiler 393       0
Premium Package   2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
App support   250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
iPod integration     400 400 400
Limited Package 4,223        
Navigation system 1,376 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Sunroof 829       955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121        
Universal garage door opener 55        
Rear spoiler 295       0
Premium Package   2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
App support   230 230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
iPod integration     365 365 365
Options (change) 7,909 6,875 7,275 7,275 8,175
Options (change) 6,899 6,255 6,620 6,620 7,440
Destination 770 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $28,974 $42,350 $50,200 $52,300 $66,250
Total Invoice $26,870 $39,160 $46,380 $48,315 $61,245

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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: $12,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,703
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$28,974$42,350$50,200$52,300$66,250
Adjustments for Features0-635-335-1,285-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,974$41,715$49,865$51,015$65,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,150$9,300$23,475
Total Invoice$26,870$39,160$46,380$48,315$61,245
Adjustments for Features0-587-310-1,187-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,870$38,573$46,070$47,128$60,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,497$8,555$21,692

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   $25
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
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$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
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$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 
Aluminum trim    $100
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,935$3,635$4,585$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635$335$1,285$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-587-310-1,187-980

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132011
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?
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
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
Total Requested305078%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested72537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested72537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested122558%
Total Not Requested90042%

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