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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: $34,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $10,068

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $10,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOutback
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM33.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $31,295
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $29,058
Premium Tier 3,000            
Sport Plus Design 2,650            
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Sunroof 900         0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600      
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750      
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700   2,000
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750      
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
Wood trim           0  
Universal garage door opener             77
Rear spoiler             380
Premium Tier 2,760            
Sport Plus Design 2,435            
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Sunroof 830         0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505  
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690      
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,823
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610      
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460    
Wood trim           0  
Universal garage door opener             50
Rear spoiler             285
Options (change) 8,550 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,200 1,500 2,457
Options (change) 7,865 6,715 6,715 6,715 3,865 1,380 2,158
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 625
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $44,445 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,145 $67,995 $34,377
Total Invoice $41,995 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,065 $63,970 $31,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,371
Model Year2018201820182018201820182006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOutback
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM33.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6250hp H6
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$44,445$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,145$67,995$34,377
Adjustments for Features-2,945-4,020-2,770-4,045-3,770-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,500$46,025$45,775$45,849$50,375$64,375$34,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,525$4,275$4,349$8,875$22,875$0
Total Invoice$41,995$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,065$63,970$31,841
Adjustments for Features-2,783-3,841-2,615-3,794-3,556-3,4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,212$43,979$43,210$43,005$47,509$60,564$31,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,767$3,998$3,793$8,297$21,352$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2018201820182018201820182006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOutback
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM33.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150  $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Wiper de-icer      $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding      $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   
Total Value of Features$7,645$8,720$7,470$8,745$8,470$8,320$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$4,020$2,770$4,045$3,770$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,783-3,841-2,615-3,794-3,556-3,4060

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182006
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in105.1 in
Length182.5 in186.2 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.6 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 in36.5 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 Volume13.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested141564%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested75034%
Total Not Requested147566%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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