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Subaru WRX vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,520

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $12,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,394

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $11,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelWRXWRXX3X3
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $34,310 $39,465
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500    
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
App support     250 250
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Panoramic sunroof     1,350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331    
Bodyside moldings 149 149    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
App support     230 230
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Panoramic sunroof     1,230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 2,730 1,730 8,000 5,750
Options (change) 2,367 1,480 7,285 5,235
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $33,520 $41,020 $45,995 $49,345
Total Invoice $31,394 $38,630 $42,490 $45,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,422
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelWRXWRXX3X3
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$33,520$41,020$45,995$49,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-2,895-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,520$39,395$43,100$46,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,875$0$3,050
Total Invoice$31,394$38,630$42,490$45,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-2,674-2,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,394$37,100$39,816$42,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,706$0$2,827

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW X3

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelWRXWRXX3X3
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
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
Rear wiper  $175$175
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 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,300$6,925$8,195$8,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$2,895$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,530-2,674-2,952

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
ModelWRXX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length180.9 in183.0 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height58.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.063.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

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