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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: $35,100

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,525

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelOutback3-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,995 $34,200
Base Invoice $28,795 $31,465
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 2,000 2,100
Universal garage door opener 77  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Premium Package   3,250
AWD   1,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,275
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,822 1,910
Universal garage door opener 50  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Premium Package   2,960
AWD   1,745
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,210
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Options (change) 3,460 9,500
Options (change) 3,085 8,710
Destination 645 775
Total Price $35,100 $44,475
Total Invoice $32,525 $40,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,891
Model Year20082007
ModelOutback3-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine243hp H4230hp I6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$35,100$44,475
Adjustments for Features0-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,100$43,895
Total Invoice$32,525$40,950
Adjustments for Features0-534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,525$40,416

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082007
ModelOutback3-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $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
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,465$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-534

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082007
ModelOutback3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length188.7 in178.2 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height63.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 in38.0 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
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%

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