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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: $30,291

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $16,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,240

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $15,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelOutbackOutback2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R228iM235i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $38,650 $48,750
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $36,240 $45,530
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186    
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
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Universal garage door opener 55 55    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121    
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) 6,221 5,221 6,800 4,550
Options (change) 5,526 4,677 6,190 4,140
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $30,291 $34,291 $46,445 $54,295
Total Invoice $28,240 $31,912 $43,425 $50,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,716
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelOutbackOutback2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R228iM235i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4256hp H6240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM6T5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,291$34,291$46,445$54,295
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,780-6,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,291$33,341$41,665$48,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$6,625
Total Invoice$28,240$31,912$43,425$50,665
Adjustments for Features0-884-4,469-5,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,240$31,028$38,956$45,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,788$0$6,105

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelOutbackOutback2-Series2-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R228iM235i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
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
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $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
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
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$5,015$5,965$9,795$11,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,780$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-884-4,469-5,604

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelOutback2-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.9 in105.9 in
Length188.2 in174.9 in
Width71.7 in69.4 in
Height65.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft311.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested116527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested98043%
Total Not Requested132557%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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