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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: $29,485

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $13,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,519

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $29,595 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,739 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195      
Premium Package     3,350 2,650  
Steering-linked headlights     800    
Navigation system     2,100 2,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Proximity key     500 500  
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500
HD radio     350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
iPod integration     400 400 400
Technology Package         3,250
Sunroof         1,050
Leather seating surfaces         950
Rear spoiler         0
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830      
Premium Package     3,050 2,410  
Steering-linked headlights     730    
Navigation system     1,910 1,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Proximity key     455 455  
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455
HD radio     315 315 315
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
iPod integration     365 365 365
Technology Package         2,960
Sunroof         955
Leather seating surfaces         865
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 2,195 2,195 9,620 8,120 8,120
Options (change) 1,830 1,830 8,750 7,380 7,385
Destination 795 795 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,485 $32,585 $43,145 $48,245 $64,045
Total Invoice $27,519 $30,364 $39,660 $44,360 $59,185

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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: $15,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,592
Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$29,485$32,585$43,145$48,245$64,045
Adjustments for Features-1,555-2,0550-250-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,930$30,530$43,145$47,995$63,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$4,850$20,450
Total Invoice$27,519$30,364$39,660$44,360$59,185
Adjustments for Features-1,451-1,9150-230-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,068$28,449$39,660$44,130$58,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,381$0$4,470$19,109

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit$0$0   
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,550$3,495$3,745$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$2,055$0$250$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,451-1,9150-230-416

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152008
ModelLegacy3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length188.8 in178.2 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height59.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

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