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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: $12,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,544

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,500 $22,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $34,680 $21,663 $26,186
Navigation system 2,150 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 1,955 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) 4,295 6,995 5,995
Options (change) 3,905 6,186 5,335
Destination 895 695 695
Total Price $42,690 $30,685 $34,685
Total Invoice $39,480 $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: $13,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,987
Model Year201220102010
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T5
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$42,690$30,685$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,130-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,690$29,555$32,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$39,480$28,544$32,216
Adjustments for Features0-1,051-1,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,480$27,493$30,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,791

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220102010
Model3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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  
Residual heat$50  
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 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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$3,710$4,840$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,051-1,932

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122010
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 Headroom37.4 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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%
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 link100Yes
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 Requested280066%
Total Not Requested144034%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%
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 link100Yes
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 Requested225067%
Total Not Requested112533%

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