Subaru Legacy 2.5i or 3.6R

My husband and I plan to purchase a 2015 Legacy to replace our 2013 BMW 328i. We have driven the 2.5i Limited, but haven't had a chance to drive the 3.6R Limited. Can anyone offer opinions on these two cars? We found the power on the 2.5i to be sufficient and it has great gas mileage, but we're wondering if the 3.6R is worth the extra money both upfront and in gas considering that it has the bigger engine. Any insight would be appreciated.
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We found the mileage of the 3.6R to be pretty decent for a 6-cylinder AWD wagon (20/27) - and it takes regular unleaded, unlike her current car which requires premium.
There is a long time poster here at Edmunds - @nyccarguy - who last fall came out of a 2011 328i lease and bought a 2.5i Premium. He loves it.
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Even if the 3.6 doesn't provide a giant bump in performance, it's said to be extremely smooth running and the CVT is a more robust unit than the one that comes with the 2.5. I think if I were to buy a Legacy, I'd have to go with the 3.6. I'd obviously like better mpg, but I just feel like I'd enjoy the 3.6 more.