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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,260

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,881

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017201720172017
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,500 $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $31,740 $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635
Premium Package 3,350        
Navigation system 2,100        
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595        
Obstacle detection, rear 350        
Proximity key 500        
Adaptive cruise control 2,400        
Heated front seats 500        
HD radio 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
iPod integration 400        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,995      
Premium Package 3,050        
Navigation system 1,910        
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540        
Obstacle detection, rear 320        
Proximity key 455        
Adaptive cruise control 2,135        
Heated front seats 455        
HD radio 315        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
iPod integration 365        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,663      
Options (change) 11,895 1,995 0 0 0
Options (change) 10,775 1,663 0 0 0
Destination 825 875 875 875 875
Total Price $47,220 $35,260 $35,870 $36,870 $39,070
Total Invoice $43,340 $32,881 $33,571 $34,531 $36,510

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,476
Model Year20082017201720172017
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$47,220$35,260$35,870$36,870$39,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,380-2,230-5,670-5,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,220$29,880$33,640$31,200$33,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,760$1,320$3,520
Total Invoice$43,340$32,881$33,571$34,531$36,510
Adjustments for Features0-5,017-2,087-5,310-5,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,340$27,864$31,484$29,221$31,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,620$1,357$3,348

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082017201720172017
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850$850
Cruise control  $150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25 $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150 $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200 $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 $200$200
Lane departure warning $200 $200$200
Lane sway warning $25 $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300  
Roof rails$250  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Residual heat$50    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0 $0$0
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200  
Satellite radio - three year subscription   $400$400
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25 $25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked fog lights $50 $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
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$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,970$11,350$8,200$11,640$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,380$2,230$5,670$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,017-2,087-5,310-5,298

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082017
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in108.1 in
Length178.2 in189.6 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested212558%
Total Not Requested152542%

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