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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: $31,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,609

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutback
Trim328i328d2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $30,995
Base Invoice $38,315 $39,695 $28,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     77
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     50
Options (change) 2,500 2,500 260
Options (change) 2,275 2,275 169
Destination 925 925 645
Total Price $44,875 $46,375 $31,900
Total Invoice $41,515 $42,895 $29,609

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,427
Model Year201420142008
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutback
Trim328i328d2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D243hp H4
TransmissionT8T8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$44,875$46,375$31,900
Adjustments for Features-2,680-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$43,795$31,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$41,515$42,895$29,609
Adjustments for Features-2,479-2,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,036$40,509$29,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,473$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201420142008
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutback
Trim328i328d2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,820$7,720$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,479-2,3860

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142008
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in105.1 in
Length182.1 in188.7 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.5 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,895 lb.3,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 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 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft366.2 ft3

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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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