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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: $29,770

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $11,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,831

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelOutbackOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $34,000 $40,150
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $31,460 $37,120
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 2,100 2,100
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Power front seats     995  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Premium Package       3,400
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,910 1,910
Limited Package 3,964 3,115    
Power front seats     905  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
iPod integration     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Premium Package       3,095
Options (change) 5,850 4,850 6,515 7,470
Options (change) 5,258 4,409 5,925 6,795
Destination 725 725 825 825
Total Price $29,770 $33,770 $41,340 $48,445
Total Invoice $27,831 $31,503 $38,210 $44,740

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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: $10,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,686
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelOutbackOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4256hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$29,770$33,770$41,340$48,445
Adjustments for Features0-950-750-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,770$32,820$40,590$45,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$4,575
Total Invoice$27,831$31,503$38,210$44,740
Adjustments for Features0-886-693-3,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,831$30,617$37,517$41,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,786$0$4,194

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelOutbackOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,290$6,240$6,040$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$750$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-886-693-3,029

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112009
ModelOutback1-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.9 in104.7 in
Length188.2 in172.2 in
Width71.7 in68.8 in
Height65.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested320070%
Total Not Requested136530%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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%

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