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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: $30,014

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,336

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,842

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011201120112011
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,895 $28,895 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $24,343 $27,097 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Navigation Package 1,300 1,300        
Sunroof 1,445 1,445       1,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186        
Rear spoiler 393 393       0
Premium Package     2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
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
Navigation Package 1,085 1,085        
Sunroof 1,203 1,203       955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121        
Rear spoiler 295 295       0
Premium Package     2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
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) 3,324 3,324 6,875 7,275 7,275 8,175
Options (change) 2,704 2,704 6,255 6,620 6,620 7,440
Destination 795 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,014 $33,014 $42,350 $50,200 $52,300 $66,250
Total Invoice $27,842 $30,596 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,704
Model Year201420142011201120112011
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4256hp H6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T5T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$30,014$33,014$42,350$50,200$52,300$66,250
Adjustments for Features-715-615-3000-950-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,299$32,399$42,050$50,200$51,350$65,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$8,150$9,300$23,475
Total Invoice$27,842$30,596$39,160$46,380$48,315$61,245
Adjustments for Features-663-570-2770-878-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,179$30,026$38,883$46,380$47,437$60,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,847$0$7,497$8,554$21,692

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420142011201120112011
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual   $150 $150
AWD$1700$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$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$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$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$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$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$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$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$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$100    
Floor mats$75$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$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,250$3,935$3,635$4,585$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$615$300$0$950$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-663-570-2770-878-670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142011
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
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-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested122558%
Total Not Requested90042%

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