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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $12,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,150 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $34,380 $21,939 $26,460
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,100 1,550 1,550
Roof rails 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Limited Package   4,400 3,400
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,910 1,294 1,294
Roof rails 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Limited Package   4,056 3,207
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 5,500 7,395 6,395
Options (change) 5,005 6,553 5,704
Destination 875 775 775
Total Price $43,525 $31,465 $35,465
Total Invoice $40,260 $29,267 $32,939

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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: $11,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,790
Model Year201120122012
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$43,525$31,465$35,465
Adjustments for Features-2200-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,305$31,465$34,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$40,260$29,267$32,939
Adjustments for Features-2030-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,057$29,267$32,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,790

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120122012
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 app$25  
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
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 information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
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  
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 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
Total Value of Features$5,285$5,065$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2030-882

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112012
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.3,390 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?
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
Remote app25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested310071%
Total Not Requested124029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested255073%
Total Not Requested92527%

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