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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: $33,540

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,236

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $37,150
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $34,380
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795  
Premium Package     1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,100
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
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663  
Premium Package     1,730
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,910
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) 2,295 3,090 9,550
Options (change) 1,913 2,576 8,645
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $33,540 $37,335 $47,575
Total Invoice $31,236 $34,653 $43,900

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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: $15,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,284
Model Year201620162011
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4256hp H6230hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,540$37,335$47,575
Adjustments for Features-1,740-4,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,800$33,245$47,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$31,236$34,653$43,900
Adjustments for Features-1,620-3,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,616$30,857$43,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,241$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620162011
ModelOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150  
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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
Steering-linked fog lights $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$8,200$10,550$6,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$4,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,620-3,7960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162011
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
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested115062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested130066%
Total Not Requested67534%
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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