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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: $29,660

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $13,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,903

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,840 $31,640 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $27,083 $29,617 $32,290 $39,190
BMW Assist     650 650
Premium Package     3,600 1,900
Cold Weather Package     1,350 1,350
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
BMW Assist     590 590
Premium Package     3,275 1,730
Cold Weather Package     1,230 1,230
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 0 0 7,400 4,800
Options (change) 0 0 6,735 4,370
Destination 820 820 895 895
Total Price $29,660 $32,460 $43,195 $48,095
Total Invoice $27,903 $30,437 $39,920 $44,455

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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: $14,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,198
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,660$32,460$43,195$48,095
Adjustments for Features-1,255-1,7550-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,405$30,705$43,195$47,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$0$4,600
Total Invoice$27,903$30,437$39,920$44,455
Adjustments for Features-1,181-1,6460-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,722$28,791$39,920$44,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,069$0$4,258

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit$0$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,510$5,010$3,255$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$1,755$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,181-1,6460-277

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelLegacy3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length188.8 in182.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height59.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested305080%
Total Not Requested75020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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