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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: $32,050

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $16,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,924

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $31,945 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $27,317 $29,897 $32,290 $39,190
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,095      
BMW Assist     650 650
Premium Package     3,600 1,900
Driver Assistance Package     1,100 1,100
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Cold Weather Package     1,350 1,350
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
App support     250 250
Rearview camera     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,747      
BMW Assist     590 590
Premium Package     3,275 1,730
Driver Assistance Package     1,000 1,000
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Cold Weather Package     1,230 1,230
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
App support     230 230
Rearview camera     365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 2,095 0 12,450 9,850
Options (change) 1,747 0 11,335 8,970
Destination 860 860 895 895
Total Price $32,050 $32,805 $48,245 $53,145
Total Invoice $29,924 $30,757 $44,520 $49,055

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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: $19,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,738
Model Year2018201820122012
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$32,050$32,805$48,245$53,145
Adjustments for Features-3,365-3150-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,685$32,490$48,245$52,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$0$4,600
Total Invoice$29,924$30,757$44,520$49,055
Adjustments for Features-3,142-2950-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,782$30,462$44,520$48,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$0$4,258

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820122012
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Lane sway warning$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation app $50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $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$8,310$5,260$4,945$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$315$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,142-2950-277

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelLegacy3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in182.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height59.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,515 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
Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested122531%
Total Not Requested272569%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested305080%
Total Not Requested75020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
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%

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