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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: $33,540

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $13,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,236

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelOutbackOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $34,130 $40,750
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795    
BMW Assist     650 650
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,100 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
App support     250 250
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663    
BMW Assist     590 590
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     2,820 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
App support     230 230
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 2,295 3,090 8,950 6,700
Options (change) 1,913 2,576 8,145 6,100
Destination 850 850 895 895
Total Price $33,540 $37,335 $46,745 $51,695
Total Invoice $31,236 $34,653 $43,170 $47,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,870
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelOutbackOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine175hp H4256hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$33,540$37,335$46,745$51,695
Adjustments for Features-1,005-3,3550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,535$33,980$46,745$51,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0$4,700
Total Invoice$31,236$34,653$43,170$47,745
Adjustments for Features-936-3,1140-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,300$31,539$43,170$47,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,239$0$4,344

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelOutbackOutback1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
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
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,925$11,275$7,920$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$3,355$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-936-3,1140-231

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelOutback1-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.1 in104.7 in
Length189.6 in172.2 in
Width72.4 in68.8 in
Height66.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested93544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested93544%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested213069%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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