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BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,200

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $10,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $9,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim128i135i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,500 $40,650 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $31,940 $37,600 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Premium Package 2,250 1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100   2,000 2,000
Sport Package   1,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183  
Limited Package     2,700    
Stability control     300    
Universal garage door opener     77 77 77
Premium Package 2,050 1,775      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910   1,822 1,822
Sport Package   1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119  
Limited Package     2,426    
Stability control     275    
Universal garage door opener     50 50 50
Options (change) 5,400 6,200 3,260 2,260 2,077
Options (change) 4,915 5,640 2,870 1,991 1,872
Destination 875 875 645 645 645
Total Price $40,775 $47,725 $30,200 $33,900 $34,217
Total Invoice $37,730 $44,115 $28,174 $31,431 $31,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,837
Model Year20112011200820082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim128i135i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6300hp I6170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T4M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/40-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,775$47,725$30,200$33,900$34,217
Adjustments for Features-1,205-2,455-4250-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,570$45,270$29,775$33,900$33,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$0$4,125$3,317
Total Invoice$37,730$44,115$28,174$31,431$31,867
Adjustments for Features-1,115-2,269-3960-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,615$41,846$27,778$31,431$30,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,231$0$3,653$3,041

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112011200820082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim128i135i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900  
5-speed manual   $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Brake assist$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Hood scoop   $100 
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Cornering lights $50   
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,870$9,120$7,090$6,665$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$2,455$425$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,115-2,269-3960-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112008
Model1-SeriesOutback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.7 in105.1 in
Length172.2 in188.7 in
Width68.8 in69.7 in
Height55.6 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.566.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested88034%
Total Not Requested167566%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested88039%
Total Not Requested137561%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

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

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