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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,099

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $4,921

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,670

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $3,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
Model3-Series3-SeriesWRX
Trim328i335iSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $40,895
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $38,587
BMW Assist 650 650  
Sport Line 2,500 1,700  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500 500  
App support 250 250  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Sunroof 1,050    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Premium Package   1,900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     233
Universal garage door opener     111
BMW Assist 590 590  
Sport Line 2,275 1,545  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Heated front seats 455 455  
App support 230 230  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Sunroof 955    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Premium Package   1,730  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     151
Universal garage door opener     72
Options (change) 11,225 8,925 344
Options (change) 10,215 8,120 223
Destination 895 895 860
Total Price $47,020 $52,220 $42,099
Total Invoice $43,400 $48,205 $39,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,524
Model Year201220122018
Model3-Series3-SeriesWRX
Trim328i335iSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$47,020$52,220$42,099
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,020$50,220$39,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$0
Total Invoice$43,400$48,205$39,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,846-2,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,400$46,359$36,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,959$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201220122018
Model3-Series3-SeriesWRX
Trim328i335iSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Hood scoop  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$3,420$5,420$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,846-2,794

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122018
Model3-SeriesWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length182.5 in180.9 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.3,386 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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