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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: $31,215

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $17,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,034

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $16,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i328d2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,950 $43,450 $23,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $39,275 $40,655 $21,848 $26,369
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,550 1,550
Premium Package 2,200 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Sunroof     1,445 1,445
Limited Package     4,300 3,300
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,294 1,294
Premium Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Sunroof     1,203 1,203
Limited Package     3,964 3,115
Options (change) 5,400 5,400 7,295 6,295
Options (change) 4,910 4,910 6,461 5,612
Destination 995 995 725 725
Total Price $48,345 $49,845 $31,215 $35,215
Total Invoice $45,180 $46,560 $29,034 $32,706

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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: $13,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,553
Model Year2015201520112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i328d2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8M6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$48,345$49,845$31,215$35,215
Adjustments for Features-3,845-3,7450-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,500$46,100$31,215$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$3,050
Total Invoice$45,180$46,560$29,034$32,706
Adjustments for Features-3,593-3,4980-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,587$43,062$29,034$31,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$2,790

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2015201520112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328i328d2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$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$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,585$8,485$4,740$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$3,745$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,593-3,4980-882

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152011
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in107.9 in
Length182.1 in188.2 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested317570%
Total Not Requested139030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262571%
Total Not Requested107529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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