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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: $34,960

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,308

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,400 $29,095 $32,095
Base Invoice $32,750 $27,281 $30,034
Premium Package 3,350    
Navigation system 2,100 1,300 1,300
iPod integration 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
HD radio 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400    
Proximity key 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Special Appearance Package   1,000 1,000
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295 1,295
Premium Package 3,050    
Navigation system 1,910 1,085 1,085
iPod integration 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
HD radio 315    
Heated front seats 455    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135    
Proximity key 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Special Appearance Package   835 835
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079 1,079
Options (change) 10,670 5,040 5,040
Options (change) 9,655 4,202 4,202
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $46,895 $34,960 $37,960
Total Invoice $43,230 $32,308 $35,061

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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: $14,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,699
Model Year200920142014
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$46,895$34,960$37,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,005-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,895$31,955$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,100
Total Invoice$43,230$32,308$35,061
Adjustments for Features0-2,777-2,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,230$29,531$32,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,847

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920142014
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,135$7,140$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,777-2,683

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092014
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in107.9 in
Length178.2 in189.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%

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