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Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,997

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,556

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $29,058 $28,300 $33,485
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000
Universal garage door opener 77    
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Navigation system 1,823 1,820 1,820
Universal garage door opener 50    
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 2,077 5,875 5,175
Options (change) 1,873 5,345 4,705
Destination 625 695 695
Total Price $33,997 $37,470 $42,470
Total Invoice $31,556 $34,340 $38,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,228
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,485
Model Year200620062006
ModelOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$33,997$37,470$42,470
Adjustments for Features-7550-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,242$37,470$41,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$31,556$34,340$38,885
Adjustments for Features-7010-824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,855$34,340$38,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,721

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062006
ModelOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$4,450$3,695$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-7010-824

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelOutback3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length186.2 in178.2 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height59.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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