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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $11,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013200920092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,000 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      
DUPL Voice texting capability       0      
Limited Package         5,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183 183  
Universal garage door opener         77 77 77
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,830 1,823 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      
DUPL Voice texting capability       0      
Limited Package         4,538    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119 119  
Universal garage door opener         50 50 50
Options (change) 8,300 6,300 5,400 5,400 7,260 2,260 2,077
Options (change) 7,550 5,730 4,910 4,910 6,537 1,992 1,872
Destination 925 925 925 925 695 695 695
Total Price $41,775 $44,075 $49,475 $55,975 $30,250 $34,550 $34,867
Total Invoice $38,600 $40,735 $45,715 $51,695 $28,252 $32,054 $32,491

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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: $12,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,053
Model Year2013201320132013200920092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M5M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,775$44,075$49,475$55,975$30,250$34,550$34,867
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,850-1,925-755-880-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,775$44,025$47,625$54,050$29,495$33,670$32,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$5,850$12,275$0$4,175$3,492
Total Invoice$38,600$40,735$45,715$51,695$28,252$32,054$32,491
Adjustments for Features0-46-1,709-1,778-705-816-1,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,600$40,689$44,006$49,917$27,547$31,238$30,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,089$5,406$11,317$0$3,691$3,192

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2013201320132013200920092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300   
5-speed manual    $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$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$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover    $75$75$75
Roof rack    $300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$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$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275
Hood scoop     $100 
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$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$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$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   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Heated second row seats$200      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Wood trim $300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$4,870$4,920$6,720$6,795$5,625$5,750$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,850$1,925$755$880$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-1,709-1,778-705-816-1,752

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132009
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested165061%
Total Not Requested105039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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%

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested272547%
Total Not Requested310053%

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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