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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: $35,146

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,529

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,429

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $37,150
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $34,380
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295  
Navigation system 1,300 1,300 2,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186  
Premium Package     1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Proximity key     500
Heated front seats     500
App support     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Roof rails     100
Special Appearance Package 835 835  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079  
Navigation system 1,085 1,085 1,910
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121  
Premium Package     1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Proximity key     455
Heated front seats     455
App support     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Roof rails     90
Options (change) 5,226 5,226 8,650
Options (change) 4,323 4,323 7,825
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $35,146 $38,146 $46,675
Total Invoice $32,429 $35,182 $43,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,570
Model Year201420142011
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4256hp H6230hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6T5T6
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$35,146$38,146$46,675
Adjustments for Features-2,080-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,066$36,166$46,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0
Total Invoice$32,429$35,182$43,080
Adjustments for Features-1,919-1,8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,510$33,356$43,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420142011
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
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$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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$100 
Total Value of Features$7,140$7,040$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$1,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,919-1,8260

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142011
ModelOutback3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in108.7 in
Length189.0 in178.2 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,424 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 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 alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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 alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70076%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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