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Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,260

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $15,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,823

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $14,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelWRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Base Invoice $29,708 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233        
Universal garage door opener 111        
Door sill trim plates 161        
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Driving Assistance Package   500 500 500 500
Premium Tier   2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
M Sport Design         0
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151        
Universal garage door opener 72        
Door sill trim plates 104        
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690 690
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Driving Assistance Package   460 460 460 460
Premium Tier   2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
M Sport Design         0
Options (change) 3,805 10,200 10,200 10,200 7,850
Options (change) 3,255 9,385 9,385 9,385 7,225
Destination 860 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $36,260 $52,945 $51,445 $52,794 $57,795
Total Invoice $33,823 $50,490 $48,495 $49,469 $54,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,833
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelWRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,260$52,945$51,445$52,794$57,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,910-660-1,935-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,260$51,035$50,785$50,859$55,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0$74$5,075
Total Invoice$33,823$50,490$48,495$49,469$54,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,821-622-1,813-1,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,823$48,669$47,873$47,656$52,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,013$217$0$4,947

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelWRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25    
PIN Code Access$10    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Backup collision intervention$150    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane sway warning$25    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Front splitter spoiler$200    
Hood scoop$100    
Rear spoiler$200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound    $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Boost gauge$75    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Wheels, dark finish$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$5,185$7,095$5,845$7,120$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,910$660$1,935$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,821-622-1,813-1,822

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelWRX3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length180.9 in182.5 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested250067%
Total Not Requested125033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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