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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: $28,581

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $15,239

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,575

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $13,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,295 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $19,201 $32,290 $39,190
Limited Package 4,600    
Navigation system 1,650    
Sunroof 995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Premium Package   3,600  
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Limited Package 4,223    
Navigation system 1,376    
Sunroof 829    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Premium Package   3,275  
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 7,516 8,025 5,875
Options (change) 6,604 7,300 5,345
Destination 770 895 895
Total Price $28,581 $43,820 $49,170
Total Invoice $26,575 $40,485 $45,430

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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: $14,819
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,522
Model Year201320122012
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,581$43,820$49,170
Adjustments for Features0-420-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,581$43,400$48,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,050
Total Invoice$26,575$40,485$45,430
Adjustments for Features0-388-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,575$40,097$44,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,668

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320122012
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,395$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$420$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-388-665

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelLegacy3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length187.2 in182.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height59.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,316 lb.3,407 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?
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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested260068%
Total Not Requested120032%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

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