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Subaru WRX vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,450

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,136

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelWRXi3
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,395 $42,400
Base Invoice $28,601 $39,690
Navigation Package with Eyesight 4,095  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,633  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 4,260 3,050
Options (change) 3,740 2,775
Destination 795 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,450 $38,945
Total Invoice $33,136 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,109
Model Year20162015
ModelWRXi3
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4168hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$35,450$38,945
Adjustments for Features-2,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,005$38,945
Total Invoice$33,136$35,960
Adjustments for Features-2,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,851$35,960

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162015
ModelWRXi3
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,085$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162015
ModelWRXi3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in157.4 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.011.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested190054%
Total Not Requested163546%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested44026%

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