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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: $30,685

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $11,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,544

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,150 $22,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $34,380 $21,663 $26,186
Navigation system 2,100 2,000 2,000
Power front seats 995    
Roof rails 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 500    
Limited Package   4,000 3,000
Sunroof   995 995
Navigation system 1,910 1,668 1,668
Power front seats 905    
Roof rails 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 455    
Limited Package   3,689 2,838
Sunroof   829 829
Options (change) 4,245 6,995 5,995
Options (change) 3,860 6,186 5,335
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $42,270 $30,685 $34,685
Total Invoice $39,115 $28,544 $32,216

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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: $12,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,134
Model Year201120102010
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$42,270$30,685$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-605-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,270$30,080$33,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$39,115$28,544$32,216
Adjustments for Features0-563-1,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,115$27,981$30,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,791

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120102010
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 with manual controls$150  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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
Total Value of Features$4,360$4,965$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$605$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-563-1,444

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112010
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in107.9 in
Length178.2 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,387 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270064%
Total Not Requested154036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested215064%
Total Not Requested122536%

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