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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: $33,290

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,245

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelWRXWRX3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $28,300 $33,485
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500    
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio     595 595
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Sport Package (AWD)       900
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331    
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Navigation system     1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio     540 540
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Sport Package (AWD)       820
Options (change) 2,500 1,500 6,795 6,895
Options (change) 2,218 1,331 6,180 6,270
Destination 795 795 695 695
Total Price $33,290 $40,790 $38,390 $44,190
Total Invoice $31,245 $38,481 $35,175 $40,450

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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: $7,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,211
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelWRXWRX3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$33,290$40,790$38,390$44,190
Adjustments for Features-2,430-3,9550-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,860$36,835$38,390$42,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,975$0$4,350
Total Invoice$31,245$38,481$35,175$40,450
Adjustments for Features-2,281-3,7310-1,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,964$34,750$35,175$39,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,786$0$3,948

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201520062006
ModelWRXWRX3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,650$6,175$2,220$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$3,955$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,281-3,7310-1,327

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152006
ModelWRX3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in178.2 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

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
Total Requested700100%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

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