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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: $35,695

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,276

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018201820182018
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,150 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $34,380 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Premium Package 1,900        
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Navigation system 2,100        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350        
Heated steering wheel 190        
Roof rails 100        
Obstacle detection, rear 750        
Proximity key 500        
Adaptive cruise control 2,400        
Auto-dimming headlights 250        
Heated front seats 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   2,085      
Premium Package 1,730        
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Navigation system 1,910        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320        
Heated steering wheel 175        
Roof rails 90        
Obstacle detection, rear 685        
Proximity key 455        
Adaptive cruise control 2,135        
Auto-dimming headlights 230        
Heated front seats 455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,738      
Options (change) 10,490 2,085 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,505 1,738 0 0 0
Destination 875 915 915 915 915
Total Price $48,515 $35,695 $36,310 $37,405 $39,605
Total Invoice $44,760 $33,276 $33,979 $35,026 $37,004

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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: $17,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,716
Model Year20112018201820182018
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$48,515$35,695$36,310$37,405$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-4,540-1,490-4,630-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,515$31,155$34,820$32,775$34,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,665$1,620$3,820
Total Invoice$44,760$33,276$33,979$35,026$37,004
Adjustments for Features0-4,232-1,394-4,336-4,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,760$29,044$32,585$30,690$32,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,541$1,646$3,634

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112018201820182018
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850$850
Cruise control  $150  
Heated steering wheel$100  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25 $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150 $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200 $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 $200$200
Lane departure warning $200 $200$200
Lane sway warning $25 $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300  
Roof rails$250  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
Navigation app  $50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 $0$0
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25 $25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$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$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,710$12,250$9,200$12,340$12,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,540$1,490$4,630$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,232-1,394-4,336-4,326

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112018
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in108.1 in
Length178.2 in189.9 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,623 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 OnStar200Yes
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 Requested130066%
Total Not Requested67534%
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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested192549%
Total Not Requested202551%

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