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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: $33,071

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $11,624

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,611

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
Model3-SeriesOutback
Trim328i2.5i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,500 $23,495
Base Invoice $34,680 $22,123
Premium Package 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150 1,550
Roof rails 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
App support 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Limited Package   4,600
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Premium Package 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955 1,294
Roof rails 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
App support 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Limited Package   4,241
Special Appearance Package   834
Sunroof   1,203
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Options (change) 6,300 8,781
Options (change) 5,735 7,693
Destination 895 795
Total Price $44,695 $33,071
Total Invoice $41,310 $30,611

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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: $12,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,606
Model Year20122013
Model3-SeriesOutback
Trim328i2.5i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6173hp H4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$44,695$33,071
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,695$32,091
Total Invoice$41,310$30,611
Adjustments for Features0-907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,310$29,704

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
Model3-SeriesOutback
Trim328i2.5i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$4,185$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-907

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in107.9 in
Length178.2 in189.0 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,424 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

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rear air vents100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested310072%
Total Not Requested119028%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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