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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: $34,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $6,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $5,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelOutback3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850
Base Invoice $29,058 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640
Navigation system 2,000 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Universal garage door opener 77        
Rear spoiler 380       0
Premium Package   3,350 2,650 2,650  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475 475
Sunroof         1,050
Leather seating surfaces         950
Navigation system 1,823 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Universal garage door opener 50        
Rear spoiler 285       0
Premium Package   3,050 2,410 2,410  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430 430
Sunroof         955
Leather seating surfaces         865
Options (change) 2,457 6,425 5,725 5,725 5,075
Options (change) 2,158 5,845 5,205 5,205 4,615
Destination 625 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -900 1,300
Total Price $34,377 $40,850 $46,850 $49,550 $62,050
Total Invoice $31,841 $37,760 $43,285 $45,700 $57,380

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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: $7,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,720
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelOutback3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,377$40,850$46,850$49,550$62,050
Adjustments for Features-8650-650-1,600-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,512$40,850$46,200$47,950$61,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,350$7,100$20,800
Total Invoice$31,841$37,760$43,285$45,700$57,380
Adjustments for Features-8010-601-1,476-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,040$37,760$42,684$44,224$57,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,924$6,464$19,250

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelOutback3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200 
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,750$3,885$4,535$5,485$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$0$650$1,600$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-8010-601-1,476-370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062009
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.3,341 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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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