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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: $34,540

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $11,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,310

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $10,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelWRXWRX3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $32,290 $39,190
Navigation Package 3,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Sport Line     2,500 1,700
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Sunroof     1,050  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Premium Package       1,900
Navigation Package 2,751      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Sport Line     2,275 1,545
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Sunroof     955  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Premium Package       1,730
Options (change) 3,350 250 10,325 8,025
Options (change) 2,914 163 9,395 7,300
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $34,540 $41,040 $46,120 $51,320
Total Invoice $32,310 $38,708 $42,580 $47,385

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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: $13,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,085
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelWRXWRX3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,540$41,040$46,120$51,320
Adjustments for Features-1,940-3,2400-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,600$37,800$46,120$49,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0$3,200
Total Invoice$32,310$38,708$42,580$47,385
Adjustments for Features-1,815-3,0560-1,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,495$35,652$42,580$45,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,157$0$2,958

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelWRXWRX3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass$0$0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$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
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,335$6,635$3,395$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$3,240$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,815-3,0560-1,847

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162012
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.3,407 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested68541%

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 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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