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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $20,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $19,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $43,415 $42,020
Limited Package 5,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system 2,000 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
Limited Package 4,538        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 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) 7,260 2,260 2,077 5,050 5,050
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,872 4,645 4,645
Destination 695 695 695 995 995
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $34,867 $51,995 $50,495
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,491 $49,055 $47,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,853
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,250$34,550$34,867$51,995$50,495
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,125-5,785-5,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,742$46,210$44,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$1,600$0
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,491$49,055$47,660
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,048-5,458-5,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$31,938$31,443$43,597$42,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,191$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
AWD$1700$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$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Roof rack$300    
Roof rails   $250$250
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop $100   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
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
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$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$25  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
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$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
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$5,175$5,300$6,300$10,960$11,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,125$5,785$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,048-5,458-5,555

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092018
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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested390067%
Total Not Requested192533%

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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