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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: $31,215

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $12,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,034

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $11,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $37,500
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $34,680
Limited Package 4,300 3,300  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 2,150
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Premium Package     1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Heated front seats     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Roof rails     100
Limited Package 3,964 3,115  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,955
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Premium Package     1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Heated front seats     455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Roof rails     90
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 5,550
Options (change) 6,461 5,612 5,050
Destination 725 725 895
Total Price $31,215 $35,215 $43,945
Total Invoice $29,034 $32,706 $40,625

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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: $13,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,130
Model Year201120112012
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, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,215$35,215$43,945
Adjustments for Features-580-1,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,635$33,685$43,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,034$32,706$40,625
Adjustments for Features-539-1,4210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,495$31,285$40,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112012
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 app  $25
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 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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$5,040$5,990$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$1,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-539-1,4210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112012
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 in37.4 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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested317570%
Total Not Requested139030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262571%
Total Not Requested107529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%

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