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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $12,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $11,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,150 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $34,380 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Premium Package 1,900      
Navigation system 2,100 2,000 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Roof rails 100      
Heated front seats 500      
Limited Package   5,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183  
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77
Premium Package 1,730      
Navigation system 1,910 1,830 1,823 1,822
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Roof rails 90      
Heated front seats 455      
Limited Package   4,538    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119  
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50
Options (change) 5,150 7,260 2,260 2,077
Options (change) 4,685 6,537 1,992 1,872
Destination 875 695 695 695
Total Price $43,175 $30,250 $34,550 $34,867
Total Invoice $39,940 $28,252 $32,054 $32,491

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,424
Model Year2011200920092009
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT6M5M5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$43,175$30,250$34,550$34,867
Adjustments for Features-2850-125-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,890$30,250$34,425$33,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,175$3,492
Total Invoice$39,940$28,252$32,054$32,491
Adjustments for Features-2640-116-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,676$28,252$31,938$31,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,686$3,191

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2011200920092009
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo area partition net$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
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   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,735$5,450$5,575$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$0$125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2640-116-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112009
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in105.1 in
Length178.2 in188.7 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 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 Headroom38.0 in39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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
Remote app25No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested80041%
Total Not Requested117559%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested390067%
Total Not Requested192533%

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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