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Subaru Outback vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelOutbackOutback2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean228iM235i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $38,650 $48,750
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $36,240 $45,530
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Premium Package     2,250  
Technology Package     1,950 1,950
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550
Heated front seats     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Premium Package     2,050  
Technology Package     1,775 1,775
Leather seating surfaces     1,410 1,410
Heated front seats     455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,260 2,077 6,800 4,550
Options (change) 1,991 1,872 6,190 4,140
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $33,900 $34,217 $46,445 $54,295
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,867 $43,425 $50,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,745
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelOutbackOutback2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean228iM235i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine243hp H4245hp H6240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM5T5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,900$34,217$46,445$54,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-4,130-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,092$42,315$48,940
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0$6,625
Total Invoice$31,431$31,867$43,425$50,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,048-3,861-4,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,819$39,564$45,668
Cost Above Minimum$612$0$0$6,104

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelOutbackOutback2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean228iM235i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
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
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Ski sack  $50$50
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 air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $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  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,465$7,590$10,595$11,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$4,130$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,048-3,861-4,997

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20082016
ModelOutback2-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.1 in105.9 in
Length188.7 in174.9 in
Width69.7 in69.4 in
Height63.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.5 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 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft311.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested83036%
Total Not Requested147564%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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