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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: $30,200

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $17,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $16,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $39,275 $40,655
Limited Package 2,700        
Stability control 300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450
Limited Package 2,426        
Stability control 275        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Heated front seats       455 455
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,077 4,650 4,650
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,872 4,230 4,230
Destination 645 645 645 995 995
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,217 $47,595 $49,095
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,867 $44,500 $45,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,782
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT4M5T5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,200$33,900$34,217$47,595$49,095
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-3,145-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$33,900$33,092$44,450$46,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0$1,600
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,867$44,500$45,880
Adjustments for Features-3960-1,048-2,940-2,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,778$31,431$30,819$41,560$43,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,653$3,041$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop $100   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
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$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
S Voice support   $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$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$25  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,940$5,515$6,640$8,660$8,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$3,145$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-1,048-2,940-2,846

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelOutback3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length188.7 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height63.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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