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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: $29,876

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $16,119

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,654

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $15,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,295 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150
Base Invoice $19,201 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820
Limited Package 4,600        
Navigation system 1,650 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Sunroof 995        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186        
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295        
Universal garage door opener 85        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium Package   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Limited Package 4,223        
Navigation system 1,376 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Sunroof 829        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121        
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079        
Universal garage door opener 55        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Premium Package   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Options (change) 8,811 7,500 7,500 6,600 6,600
Options (change) 7,683 6,820 6,820 6,000 6,000
Destination 770 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,876 $45,995 $47,495 $51,345 $57,745
Total Invoice $27,654 $42,995 $44,375 $47,925 $53,815

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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: $15,899
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,135
Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,876$45,995$47,495$51,345$57,745
Adjustments for Features0-220-1,670-1,170-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,876$45,775$45,825$50,175$55,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$4,400$9,625
Total Invoice$27,654$42,995$44,375$47,925$53,815
Adjustments for Features0-206-1,560-1,092-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,654$42,789$42,815$46,833$51,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26$4,044$8,841

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132015201520152015
ModelLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane sway warning$25    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera$200    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
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    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,345$5,795$5,295$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$220$1,670$1,170$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-206-1,560-1,092-2,185

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132015
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.3,411 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?
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
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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