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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: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $28,795 $29,350
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Cold Weather Package 950          
Heated front seats   500 500 500    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500    
Sport Line     1,950 1,950    
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183  
Universal garage door opener         77 77
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,822 1,822
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Cold Weather Package 865          
Heated front seats   455 455 455    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475    
Sport Line     1,775 1,775    
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119  
Universal garage door opener         50 50
Options (change) 8,300 6,300 7,850 7,850 2,260 2,077
Options (change) 7,550 5,730 7,160 7,160 1,991 1,872
Destination 925 925 925 925 645 645
Total Price $41,775 $44,075 $51,925 $58,425 $33,900 $34,217
Total Invoice $38,600 $40,735 $47,965 $53,945 $31,431 $31,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,503
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,544
Model Year201320132013201320082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,775$44,075$51,925$58,425$33,900$34,217
Adjustments for Features0-50-2,325-2,400-820-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,775$44,025$49,600$56,025$33,080$32,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$7,825$14,250$808$0
Total Invoice$38,600$40,735$47,965$53,945$31,431$31,867
Adjustments for Features0-46-2,148-2,216-760-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,600$40,689$45,817$51,729$30,671$30,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,089$7,217$13,129$615$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201320132013201320082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
5-speed manual    $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100     
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo tray    $40$40
Roof rack    $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Hood scoop    $100 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,920$4,970$7,245$7,320$5,740$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$2,325$2,400$820$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-2,148-2,216-760-1,811

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132008
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in105.1 in
Length182.5 in188.7 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.066.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested165061%
Total Not Requested105039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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