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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: $34,335

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $19,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,899

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $18,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328d330i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $28,473 $31,227
Luxury Design 0 0    
Convenience Tier 850 850    
Driving Assistance Package 500 500    
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Heated second row seats 350 350    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295 2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795 795
Luxury Design 0 0    
Convenience Tier 780 780    
Driving Assistance Package 460 460    
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Blind spot warning system 460 460    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
Heated second row seats 320 320    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663 663
Options (change) 8,300 8,300 3,090 3,090
Options (change) 7,635 7,635 2,576 2,576
Destination 995 995 850 850
Total Price $55,245 $53,745 $34,335 $37,335
Total Invoice $52,045 $50,650 $31,899 $34,653

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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: $16,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,386
Model Year2018201820162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328d330i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$55,245$53,745$34,335$37,335
Adjustments for Features-2,410-2,5100-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,835$51,235$34,335$36,835
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$2,500
Total Invoice$52,045$50,650$31,899$34,653
Adjustments for Features-2,270-2,3650-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,775$48,285$31,899$34,189
Cost Above Minimum$1,490$0$0$2,290

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2018201820162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesOutbackOutback
Trim328d330i2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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
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
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 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$9,360$9,460$6,950$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$2,510$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,270-2,3650-464

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182016
Model3-SeriesOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in108.1 in
Length182.0 in189.6 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.3,594 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 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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92556%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

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