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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: $35,535

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $14,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $12,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620132013
ModelWRX3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $28,601 $34,080 $39,880
Navigation Package with Eyesight 4,095    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Driver Assistance Plus   700 700
Driver Assistance Package   1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunroof   1,050  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Rearview camera   400 400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,633    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Driver Assistance Plus   635 635
Driver Assistance Package   1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455 455
Sunroof   955  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Rearview camera   365 365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Options (change) 4,345 12,250 10,300
Options (change) 3,796 11,150 9,375
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $35,535 $50,025 $54,375
Total Invoice $33,192 $46,155 $50,180

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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: $14,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,234
Model Year201620132013
ModelWRX3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,535$50,025$54,375
Adjustments for Features-2900-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,245$50,025$53,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200
Total Invoice$33,192$46,155$50,180
Adjustments for Features-2710-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,921$46,155$49,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,964

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620132013
ModelWRX3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $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  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,160$4,670$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2710-1,061

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162013
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 Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
PIN Code Access10No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested207559%
Total Not Requested146041%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested016%
Total Not Requested084%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

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