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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: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,652

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $98

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011201120112011
ModelWRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSTI Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $37,750 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165        
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights   900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Proximity key   500 500 500  
Sunroof   1,050     1,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Sport Package     1,350    
6-speed manual     0    
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 950
Convenience Package         2,900
Rear spoiler         0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107        
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights   820      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Proximity key   455 455 455  
Sunroof   955     955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Sport Package     1,230    
6-speed manual     0    
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 865
Convenience Package         2,640
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 165 6,425 7,275 5,925 6,775
Options (change) 107 5,845 6,620 5,390 6,165
Destination 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,955 $41,900 $50,200 $50,950 $64,850
Total Invoice $38,652 $38,750 $46,380 $47,085 $59,970

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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: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,764
Model Year20162011201120112011
ModelWRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSTI Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$40,955$41,900$50,200$50,950$64,850
Adjustments for Features-2,8250-150-800-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,130$41,900$50,050$50,150$64,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,150$8,250$22,625
Total Invoice$38,652$38,750$46,380$47,085$59,970
Adjustments for Features-2,6660-139-739-301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,986$38,750$46,241$46,346$59,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,491$7,596$20,919

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162011201120112011
ModelWRX3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSTI Limited328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275    
Limited-slip front differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential$300   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Front splitter spoiler$200    
Hood scoop$100    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
iPod integration $100  $100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices $0  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Boost gauge$75    
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
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    
Floor mats$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $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, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$6,535$3,710$3,860$4,510$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0$150$800$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6660-139-739-301

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162011
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 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97568%
Total Not Requested46532%

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