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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: $33,040

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,786

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $34,500
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $31,740
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195  
Premium Package     3,350
Steering-linked headlights     800
Navigation system     2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Proximity key     500
Heated front seats     500
HD radio     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
iPod integration     400
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830  
Premium Package     3,050
Steering-linked headlights     730
Navigation system     1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Proximity key     455
Heated front seats     455
HD radio     315
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
iPod integration     365
Options (change) 2,195 2,195 9,145
Options (change) 1,830 1,830 8,320
Destination 850 850 825
Total Price $33,040 $36,040 $44,470
Total Invoice $30,786 $33,540 $40,885

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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: $14,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,820
Model Year201520152008
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4256hp H6230hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,040$36,040$44,470
Adjustments for Features-2,920-3,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$32,620$44,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$30,786$33,540$40,885
Adjustments for Features-2,721-3,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,065$30,357$40,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,292$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520152008
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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
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
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
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 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
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
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,040$8,540$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$3,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,721-3,1830

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152008
ModelOutback3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in108.7 in
Length189.6 in178.2 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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