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BMW i3 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,206

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,469

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,857

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
Modeli3Outback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,350 $28,295
Base Invoice $38,220 $26,460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 350  
Navigation system   1,550
Limited Package   3,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 320  
Navigation system   1,294
Limited Package   3,207
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Options (change) 900 5,136
Options (change) 820 4,622
Destination 925 775
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $35,675 $34,206
Total Invoice $32,465 $31,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,742
Model Year20142012
Modeli3Outback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E256hp H6
TransmissionA1T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/60-17
Total Price$35,675$34,206
Adjustments for Features0-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,675$30,841
Total Invoice$32,465$31,857
Adjustments for Features0-3,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,465$28,723

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142012
Modeli3Outback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,134

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142012
Modeli3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in107.9 in
Length157.4 in188.2 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height62.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested75022%
Total Not Requested272578%

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