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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: $33,770

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $16,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,557

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $16,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017201720172017
ModelWRXWRXX3X3X3X3
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500        
Bodyside moldings 230 230        
Universal garage door opener 85 85        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165        
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Premium Package     2,050 2,050 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700 700
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
LED headlights     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331        
Bodyside moldings 149 149        
Universal garage door opener 56 56        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107        
Navigation system     1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Premium Package     1,885 1,885 1,610  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645 645
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
LED headlights     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Steering-linked headlights     830 830 830  
Options (change) 2,980 1,980 9,450 9,450 9,150 6,500
Options (change) 2,530 1,643 8,700 8,700 8,425 5,985
Destination 795 795 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,770 $41,270 $50,495 $52,495 $52,895 $56,445
Total Invoice $31,557 $38,793 $47,620 $49,480 $49,860 $53,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,234
Model Year201520152017201720172017
ModelWRXWRXX3X3X3X3
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$33,770$41,270$50,495$52,495$52,895$56,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-4,060-6,010-6,010-6,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,770$39,645$46,435$46,485$46,885$50,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,875$0$50$450$3,750
Total Invoice$31,557$38,793$47,620$49,480$49,860$53,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,527-3,829-5,665-5,665-5,898
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,557$37,266$43,791$43,815$44,195$47,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,709$0$24$404$3,496

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW X3

Model Year201520152017201720172017
ModelWRXWRXX3X3X3X3
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$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$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175$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 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Front splitter spoiler$200$200    
Hood scoop$100$100    
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$5,325$6,950$9,385$11,335$11,335$11,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$4,060$6,010$6,010$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,527-3,829-5,665-5,665-5,898

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152017
ModelWRXX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length180.9 in183.8 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height58.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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 sDrive28i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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