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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: $41,040

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,644

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $1,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013201320132013
ModelWRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSTI Limited320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,495 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $36,355 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Navigation Package 1,500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165        
Universal garage door opener 85        
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package   3,200      
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
App support   250 250 250 250
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Cold Weather Package   950      
Sport Line     2,750 1,950 1,950
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Sunroof     1,050    
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Navigation Package 1,331        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107        
Universal garage door opener 56        
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,910      
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
App support   230 230 230 230
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Cold Weather Package   865      
Sport Line     2,505 1,775 1,775
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Sunroof     955    
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Options (change) 1,750 9,450 9,600 6,850 6,850
Options (change) 1,494 8,600 8,740 6,235 6,235
Destination 795 925 925 925 925
Total Price $41,040 $42,925 $47,375 $50,925 $57,425
Total Invoice $38,644 $39,650 $43,745 $47,040 $53,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,780
Model Year20152013201320132013
ModelWRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSTI Limited320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,040$42,925$47,375$50,925$57,425
Adjustments for Features-2,105-2250-1,150-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,935$42,700$47,375$49,775$56,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,675$7,075$13,500
Total Invoice$38,644$39,650$43,745$47,040$53,020
Adjustments for Features-1,982-2080-1,062-1,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,662$39,442$43,745$45,978$51,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,303$6,536$12,447

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152013201320132013
ModelWRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSTI Limited320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key$250    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $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 with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275    
Limited-slip front differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Front splitter spoiler$200    
Hood scoop$100    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500    
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability    $50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75    
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
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$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,000$4,120$3,895$5,045$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$225$0$1,150$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,982-2080-1,062-1,131

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,268 lb.3,361 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 STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested077%
Total Not Requested023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested077%
Total Not Requested023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested076%
Total Not Requested024%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested076%
Total Not Requested024%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

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