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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: $35,695

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $18,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,276

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $17,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328i328d2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,950 $43,450 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $39,275 $40,655 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Driver Assistance Package 950 950        
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900        
Premium Package 2,200 2,200        
Cold Weather Package 950 950        
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200        
EyeSight and Navigation Package     2,085 1,585    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Driver Assistance Package 865 865        
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730        
Premium Package 2,000 2,000        
Cold Weather Package 865 865        
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090        
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,738 1,323    
Options (change) 11,050 11,050 2,085 1,585 0 0
Options (change) 10,055 10,055 1,738 1,323 0 0
Destination 995 995 915 915 915 915
Total Price $53,995 $55,495 $35,695 $37,895 $37,405 $39,605
Total Invoice $50,325 $51,705 $33,276 $35,302 $35,026 $37,004

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,178
Model Year201520152018201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328i328d2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$53,995$55,495$35,695$37,895$37,405$39,605
Adjustments for Features-935-83500-90-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,060$54,660$35,695$37,895$37,315$39,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$2,200$1,620$3,820
Total Invoice$50,325$51,705$33,276$35,302$35,026$37,004
Adjustments for Features-871-77800-84-84
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,454$50,927$33,276$35,302$34,942$36,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,473$0$2,026$1,666$3,644

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520152018201820182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328i328d2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25$25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Around view cameras$500$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo area partition net$40$40    
Cargo tray  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Residual heat$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Media drive$15$15    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$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    
Headlight washers$50$50    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
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$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Wood trim$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100     
Total Value of Features$9,235$9,135$8,300$8,300$8,390$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$835$0$0$90$90
Value of Feature Adjustments-871-77800-84-84

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in108.1 in
Length182.1 in189.9 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested260066%
Total Not Requested135034%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested245080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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