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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: $19,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $19,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017200920092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328d330i2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,450 $42,950 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $42,020 $40,625 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Luxury Package 0 0      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Premium Package 1,700 1,700      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,000 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Limited Package     5,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183  
Universal garage door opener     77 77 77
Luxury Package 0 0      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335      
Premium Package 1,565 1,565      
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,830 1,823 1,822
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645      
Heated front seats 460 460      
Limited Package     4,538    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119  
Universal garage door opener     50 50 50
Options (change) 6,300 6,300 7,260 2,260 2,077
Options (change) 5,780 5,780 6,537 1,992 1,872
Destination 995 995 695 695 695
Total Price $51,745 $50,245 $30,250 $34,550 $34,867
Total Invoice $48,795 $47,400 $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: $14,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,785
Model Year20172017200920092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328d330i2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT8T8M5M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$51,745$50,245$30,250$34,550$34,867
Adjustments for Features-5,585-5,6850-125-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,160$44,560$30,250$34,425$33,742
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$4,175$3,492
Total Invoice$48,795$47,400$28,252$32,054$32,491
Adjustments for Features-5,267-5,3630-116-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,528$42,037$28,252$31,938$31,443
Cost Above Minimum$1,491$0$0$3,686$3,191

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172017200920092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim328d330i2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
5-speed manual  $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$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 
Brake assist$50$50   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Roof rack  $300  
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$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$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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   
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$10,760$10,860$5,175$5,300$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,585$5,685$0$125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,267-5,3630-116-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172009
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in105.1 in
Length182.0 in188.7 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.3,331 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
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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, large1100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested390067%
Total Not Requested192533%

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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