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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: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328d330i2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $28,795 $29,350
Luxury Design 0 0    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,000 2,000
Convenience Tier 850 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183  
Universal garage door opener     77 77
Luxury Design 0 0    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,822 1,822
Convenience Tier 780 780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Heated front seats 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119  
Universal garage door opener     50 50
Options (change) 5,050 5,050 2,260 2,077
Options (change) 4,645 4,645 1,991 1,872
Destination 995 995 645 645
Total Price $51,995 $50,495 $33,900 $34,217
Total Invoice $49,055 $47,660 $31,431 $31,867

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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: $11,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,348
Model Year2018201820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328d330i2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT8T8M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$51,995$50,495$33,900$34,217
Adjustments for Features-5,720-5,8200-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,275$44,675$33,900$33,092
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$808$0
Total Invoice$49,055$47,660$31,431$31,867
Adjustments for Features-5,397-5,4930-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,658$42,167$31,431$30,819
Cost Above Minimum$1,491$0$612$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2018201820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328d330i2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed manual  $0 
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 
Brake assist$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
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  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $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
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,910$11,010$5,190$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,720$5,820$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,397-5,4930-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182008
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 Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
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?
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 Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
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?
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 Requested900100%

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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