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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: $34,665

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,444

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelWRXWRX3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $28,300 $33,485
Navigation Package 2,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750  
Folding second row seats     475 475
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio     595 595
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Premium Package       2,200
Navigation Package 2,307      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Navigation system     1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685  
Folding second row seats     430 430
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio     540 540
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Premium Package       2,000
Options (change) 2,850 250 7,545 6,745
Options (change) 2,470 163 6,865 6,130
Destination 820 820 695 695
Total Price $34,665 $41,065 $39,140 $44,040
Total Invoice $32,444 $38,733 $35,860 $40,310

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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: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,840
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelWRXWRX3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$34,665$41,065$39,140$44,040
Adjustments for Features-2,590-3,7900-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,075$37,275$39,140$42,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0$2,900
Total Invoice$32,444$38,733$35,860$40,310
Adjustments for Features-2,424-3,5750-1,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,020$35,158$35,860$38,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,138$0$2,619

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2017201720062006
ModelWRXWRX3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
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  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
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
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
Floor mats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,960$6,160$2,370$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$3,790$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,424-3,5750-1,831

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172006
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.3,286 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
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested66041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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