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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: $12,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,519

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010201020102010
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $29,595 $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,739 $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195        
Premium Package     2,650 2,650 2,650  
Steering-linked headlights     900      
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Proximity key     500 500 500  
Folding second row seats     475 475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
HD radio     350 350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Technology Package           3,250
Leather seating surfaces           950
Sunroof           1,050
Rear spoiler           0
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830        
Premium Package     2,410 2,410 2,410  
Steering-linked headlights     820      
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Proximity key     455 455 455  
Folding second row seats     430 430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
HD radio     315 315 315 315
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Technology Package           2,960
Leather seating surfaces           865
Sunroof           955
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 2,195 2,195 8,375 7,475 7,475 7,475
Options (change) 1,830 1,830 7,615 6,795 6,795 6,800
Destination 795 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $29,485 $32,585 $42,400 $48,950 $51,400 $65,050
Total Invoice $27,519 $30,364 $39,170 $45,200 $47,385 $60,125

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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: $14,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,136
Model Year201520152010201020102010
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$29,485$32,585$42,400$48,950$51,400$65,050
Adjustments for Features-1,690-2,190-1000-950-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,795$30,395$42,300$48,950$50,450$64,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$6,650$8,150$22,425
Total Invoice$27,519$30,364$39,170$45,200$47,385$60,125
Adjustments for Features-1,577-2,041-920-876-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,942$28,323$39,078$45,200$46,509$59,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,381$0$6,122$7,431$20,747

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520152010201020102010
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$1100    
6-speed manual  $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
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$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Body kit$0$0    
Rear spoiler     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
iPod integration  $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$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$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$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 
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$5,175$5,675$3,585$3,485$4,435$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$2,190$100$0$950$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,577-2,041-920-876-300

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152010
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
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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?
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested71542%

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