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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: $30,685

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $11,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,544

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $35,400
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $32,750
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,100
Limited Package 4,000 3,000  
Sunroof 995 995  
Power front seats     995
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,910
Limited Package 3,689 2,838  
Sunroof 829 829  
Power front seats     905
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 6,995 5,995 5,920
Options (change) 6,186 5,335 5,385
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $30,685 $34,685 $42,145
Total Invoice $28,544 $32,216 $38,960

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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: $13,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,863
Model Year201020102009
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4256hp H6230hp I6
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,685$34,685$42,145
Adjustments for Features-1,555-2,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$32,180$42,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$28,544$32,216$38,960
Adjustments for Features-1,447-2,3270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,097$29,889$38,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201020102009
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,915$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$2,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,447-2,3270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102009
ModelOutback3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in108.7 in
Length188.2 in178.2 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270064%
Total Not Requested154036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested215064%
Total Not Requested122536%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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