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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: $34,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $5,448

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $4,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOutback
Trim328i335i335dM33.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400 $31,295
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150 $29,058
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,000
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Sunroof       1,050  
Leather seating surfaces       950  
Rear spoiler       0 380
Universal garage door opener         77
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,823
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof       955  
Leather seating surfaces       865  
Rear spoiler       0 285
Universal garage door opener         50
Options (change) 5,800 5,800 5,800 5,150 2,457
Options (change) 5,275 5,275 5,275 4,685 2,158
Destination 875 875 875 875 625
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $39,825 $47,275 $49,725 $62,725 $34,377
Total Invoice $36,830 $43,680 $45,865 $58,010 $31,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,744
Model Year20102010201020102006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOutback
Trim328i335i335dM33.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8250hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,825$47,275$49,725$62,725$34,377
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,500-175-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,825$46,725$48,225$62,550$33,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,900$8,400$22,725$0
Total Invoice$36,830$43,680$45,865$58,010$31,841
Adjustments for Features0-508-1,384-162-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,830$43,172$44,481$57,848$31,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,342$7,651$21,018$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102010201020102006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOutback
Trim328i335i335dM33.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats    $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,060$4,610$5,560$4,235$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,500$175$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-508-1,384-162-755

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102006
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in105.1 in
Length178.2 in186.2 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.9 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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