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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: $33,040

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,786

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,150 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $34,380 $28,106 $30,860
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Roof rails 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
App support 250    
Heated front seats 500    
Proximity key 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195 2,195
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Roof rails 90    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
App support 230    
Heated front seats 455    
Proximity key 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830 1,830
Options (change) 7,150 2,195 2,195
Options (change) 6,510 1,830 1,830
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $45,175 $33,040 $36,040
Total Invoice $41,765 $30,786 $33,540

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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: $14,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,824
Model Year201120152015
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$45,175$33,040$36,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,980-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,175$31,060$33,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500
Total Invoice$41,765$30,786$33,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-2,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,765$28,941$31,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,291

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120152015
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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  
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  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
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
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
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  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated second row seats $200$200
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,060$8,040$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,845-2,308

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in108.1 in
Length178.2 in189.6 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft373.3 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 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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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