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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $34,500 $40,650
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $31,940 $37,600
Limited Package 5,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,100 2,100
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Premium Package       2,250 1,950
Heated front seats       500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Limited Package 4,538        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 1,910 1,910
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Premium Package       2,050 1,775
Heated front seats       455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,077 5,400 5,100
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,872 4,915 4,640
Destination 695 695 695 875 875
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $34,867 $40,775 $46,625
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,491 $37,730 $43,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,303
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM5M5T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$30,250$34,550$34,867$40,775$46,625
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,125-1,270-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,742$39,505$44,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0$4,900
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,491$37,730$43,115
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,048-1,175-2,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$31,938$31,443$36,555$41,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,191$0$4,507

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
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  
Roof rack$300    
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim   $300$300
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$6,325$6,450$7,450$7,595$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,125$1,270$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,048-1,175-2,053

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092011
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested267546%
Total Not Requested315054%

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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested88034%
Total Not Requested167566%

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?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested88039%
Total Not Requested137561%

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