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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: $38,146

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,829

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,182

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,058

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Model Year201420142014
ModelOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim3.6R Limited328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $30,034 $38,315 $39,695
Special Appearance Package 1,000    
Sunroof 1,445    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295    
Navigation system 1,300 2,150 2,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Special Appearance Package 835    
Sunroof 1,203    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079    
Navigation system 1,085 1,955 1,955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 5,226 6,600 6,600
Options (change) 4,323 6,000 6,000
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $38,146 $48,975 $50,475
Total Invoice $35,182 $45,240 $46,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,959
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,331
Model Year201420142014
ModelOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim3.6R Limited328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,146$48,975$50,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,870-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,146$47,105$48,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$35,182$45,240$46,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,727-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,182$43,513$44,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,472

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420142014
ModelOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim3.6R Limited328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$6,990$8,860$8,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,870$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,727-1,635

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142014
ModelOutback3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in110.6 in
Length189.0 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height65.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,895 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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