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Subaru WRX vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,340

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $97,362

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,085

Subaru WRX STI   
Difference: $89,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelWRXWRXi8
TrimSTISTI LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,695 $39,995 $136,500
Base Invoice $32,820 $37,750 $126,260
Navigation Package 2,600    
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Giga World     2,000
Navigation Package 2,307    
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 2,850 250 2,000
Options (change) 2,470 163 1,820
Destination 795 795 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $38,340 $41,040 $135,702
Total Invoice $36,085 $38,708 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,392
Model Year201620162015
ModelWRXWRXi8
TrimSTISTI LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine305hp H4305hp H4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$38,340$41,040$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,340$39,790$130,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0
Total Invoice$36,085$38,708$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-1,179-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,085$37,529$120,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,444$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW i8

Model Year201620162015
ModelWRXWRXi8
TrimSTISTI LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500  
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,460$7,710$11,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,179-4,805

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. BMW i8

Model Year20162015
ModelWRXi8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in184.9 in
Width70.7 in76.5 in
Height58.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,386 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested36026%

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