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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: $32,799

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $7,896

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,791

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $6,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelWRXWRX3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233      
Universal garage door opener 111 111      
Premium Package     3,350 2,650 1,900
Steering-linked headlights     800    
iPod integration     400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Proximity key     500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Sunroof         1,050
Rear spoiler         0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151      
Universal garage door opener 72 72      
Premium Package     3,050 2,410 1,730
Steering-linked headlights     730    
iPod integration     365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Proximity key     455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Sunroof         955
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 344 344 7,170 5,670 5,470
Options (change) 223 223 6,525 5,155 4,975
Destination 860 860 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,799 $42,099 $40,695 $45,795 $61,395
Total Invoice $30,791 $39,670 $37,435 $42,135 $56,775

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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: $8,486
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,198
Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelWRXWRX3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$32,799$42,099$40,695$45,795$61,395
Adjustments for Features-590-2,6650-250-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,209$39,434$40,695$45,545$61,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,225$0$4,850$20,500
Total Invoice$30,791$39,670$37,435$42,135$56,775
Adjustments for Features-554-2,5110-230-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,237$37,159$37,435$41,905$56,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,922$0$4,470$19,155

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018200820082008
ModelWRXWRX3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLimitedSTI Limited328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
Knee airbag, driver$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   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$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  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Front splitter spoiler$200$200   
Hood scoop$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0   
Navigation system $600   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge$75$75   
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100   
Floor mats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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  $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,810$6,885$4,220$4,470$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$2,665$0$250$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-554-2,5110-230-185

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182008
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.3,341 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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