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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: $31,190

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $16,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,396

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $14,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelWRXWRXX3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $38,600
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $35,510
Sport Package     2,300
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Performance steering system (optional)     250
HD radio     350
Heated front seats     500
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system     1,800
Sport Package     2,095
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Performance steering system (optional)     230
HD radio     315
Heated front seats     455
Xenon HID headlights     730
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 0 0 7,925
Options (change) 0 0 7,215
Destination 795 795 825
Total Price $31,190 $40,790 $47,350
Total Invoice $29,396 $38,545 $43,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,365
Model Year201620162008
ModelWRXWRXX3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4305hp H4260hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,190$40,790$47,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,635-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$38,155$45,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,965$0
Total Invoice$29,396$38,545$43,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,490-1,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,396$36,055$41,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,659$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW X3

Model Year201620162008
ModelWRXWRXX3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$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
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,925$7,560$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,490-1,789

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162008
ModelWRXX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in110.1 in
Length180.9 in179.7 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.071.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

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