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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: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $43,415 $42,020
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier     850 850
Luxury Design     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822 1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier     780 780
Luxury Design     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Heated front seats     460 460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 2,260 2,077 5,050 5,050
Options (change) 1,991 1,872 4,645 4,645
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $33,900 $34,217 $51,995 $50,495
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,867 $49,055 $47,660

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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: $11,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,348
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine243hp H4245hp H6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,900$34,217$51,995$50,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-5,720-5,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,092$46,275$44,675
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$31,431$31,867$49,055$47,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,048-5,397-5,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,819$43,658$42,167
Cost Above Minimum$612$0$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
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
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop$100   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
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  
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$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
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,190$6,315$10,910$11,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$5,720$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,048-5,397-5,493

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082018
ModelOutback3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length188.7 in182.0 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height63.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,663 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
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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