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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: $40,955

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $23,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,652

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $20,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelWRX3-Series
TrimSTI LimitedM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $53,800
Base Invoice $37,750 $49,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Technology Package   3,250
iPod integration   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   1,050
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Folding second row seats   475
Leather seating surfaces   950
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Technology Package   2,960
iPod integration   365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunroof   955
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Folding second row seats   430
Leather seating surfaces   865
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 165 8,120
Options (change) 107 7,385
Destination 795 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $40,955 $64,045
Total Invoice $38,652 $59,185

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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: $24,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,798
Model Year20162008
ModelWRX3-Series
TrimSTI LimitedM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$40,955$64,045
Adjustments for Features-1,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,615$64,045
Total Invoice$38,652$59,185
Adjustments for Features-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,387$59,185

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162008
ModelWRX3-Series
TrimSTI LimitedM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,360$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162008
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.3,341 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
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

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