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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: $34,291

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $16,454

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,912

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $14,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model1-SeriesOutback
Trim135i3.6R
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,100 $28,295
Base Invoice $40,750 $26,460
7-speed automated manual 450  
Premium Package 1,750  
Navigation system 2,150 1,550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Limited Package   3,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Universal garage door opener   85
7-speed automated manual 430  
Premium Package 1,595  
Navigation system 1,955 1,294
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Limited Package   3,207
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 5,750 5,221
Options (change) 5,255 4,677
Destination 895 775
Total Price $50,745 $34,291
Total Invoice $46,900 $31,912

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,095
Model Year20122012
Model1-SeriesOutback
Trim135i3.6R
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6256hp H6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$50,745$34,291
Adjustments for Features-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,615$34,291
Total Invoice$46,900$31,912
Adjustments for Features-2,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,007$31,912

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
Model1-SeriesOutback
Trim135i3.6R
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Ski sack$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power convertible top$4000 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,820$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8930

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
Model1-SeriesOutback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.7 in107.9 in
Length172.2 in188.2 in
Width68.8 in71.7 in
Height55.6 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,725 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.571.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested255073%
Total Not Requested92527%

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