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Subaru Outback vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,623

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,295 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $29,058 $27,230 $33,160
Navigation system 2,000 2,100 2,100
Universal garage door opener 77    
Rear spoiler 380    
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Heated front seats   500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Cold Weather Package     600
Navigation system 1,823 1,910 1,910
Universal garage door opener 50    
Rear spoiler 285    
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Heated front seats   455  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Cold Weather Package     545
Options (change) 2,457 6,775 6,575
Options (change) 2,158 6,160 5,980
Destination 625 825 825
Total Price $34,377 $37,000 $43,250
Total Invoice $31,841 $34,215 $39,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,503
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,189
Model Year200620092009
ModelOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine250hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$34,377$37,000$43,250
Adjustments for Features-8800-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,497$37,000$42,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100
Total Invoice$31,841$34,215$39,965
Adjustments for Features-8150-1,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,026$34,215$38,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,687

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200620092009
ModelOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Second-row low console $100$100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,825$3,945$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-8150-1,063

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062009
ModelOutback1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in104.7 in
Length186.2 in171.7 in
Width69.7 in68.8 in
Height59.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested178053%
Total Not Requested160047%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested178058%
Total Not Requested130042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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