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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: $34,899

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,941

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,654

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelWRXWRX3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $28,300 $33,485
Navigation Package 2,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233    
Universal garage door opener 111 111    
Premium Package     2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio     595 595
Navigation Package 1,863      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151    
Universal garage door opener 72 72    
Premium Package     2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Navigation system     1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio     540 540
Options (change) 2,444 344 8,245 6,745
Options (change) 2,086 223 7,500 6,130
Destination 860 860 695 695
Total Price $34,899 $42,099 $39,840 $44,040
Total Invoice $32,654 $39,670 $36,495 $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: $6,031
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,861
Model Year2018201820062006
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)245/40-18235/35-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$34,899$42,099$39,840$44,040
Adjustments for Features-1,090-2,0650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,809$40,034$39,840$43,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$0$3,950
Total Invoice$32,654$39,670$36,495$40,310
Adjustments for Features-1,020-1,9460-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,634$37,724$36,495$40,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,090$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820062006
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
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,435$5,410$3,345$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$2,065$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,020-1,9460-229

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,277 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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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