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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: $30,200

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $13,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $12,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $34,130 $40,750
Stability control 300        
Limited Package 2,700        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 2,150 2,150
Premium Package       3,100 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
M Sport Package         1,200
Stability control 275        
Limited Package 2,426        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,955 1,955
Premium Package       2,820 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455 455
M Sport Package         1,090
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,077 6,300 6,150
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,872 5,730 5,595
Destination 645 645 645 895 895
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,217 $44,095 $51,145
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,867 $40,755 $47,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,071
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT4M5T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$30,200$33,900$34,217$44,095$51,145
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-980-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$33,900$33,092$43,115$48,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0$5,800
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,867$40,755$47,240
Adjustments for Features-3960-1,048-906-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,778$31,431$30,819$39,849$45,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,653$3,041$0$5,331

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Brake assist   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Ski sack   $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop $100   
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,090$6,665$7,790$7,645$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$980$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-1,048-906-2,060

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelOutback1-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.1 in104.7 in
Length188.7 in172.2 in
Width69.7 in68.8 in
Height63.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.6 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 Headroom39.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested178058%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested123078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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