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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: $35,695

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,276

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring325i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $34,600
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $31,665
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085        
Premium Package         2,900
Steering-linked headlights         800
Navigation system         2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
Obstacle detection, rear         350
Heated front seats         500
Proximity key         500
Satellite radio         595
Adaptive cruise control         2,200
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738        
Premium Package         2,640
Steering-linked headlights         730
Navigation system         1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)         430
Obstacle detection, rear         320
Heated front seats         455
Proximity key         455
Satellite radio         540
Adaptive cruise control         2,000
Options (change) 2,085 0 0 0 10,320
Options (change) 1,738 0 0 0 9,390
Destination 915 915 915 915 695
Total Price $35,695 $36,310 $37,405 $39,605 $45,615
Total Invoice $33,276 $33,979 $35,026 $37,004 $41,750

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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: $12,604
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring325i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6215hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$35,695$36,310$37,405$39,605$45,615
Adjustments for Features-4,430-1,380-4,480-4,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,265$34,930$32,925$35,125$45,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$1,660$3,860$0
Total Invoice$33,276$33,979$35,026$37,004$41,750
Adjustments for Features-4,130-1,291-4,195-4,1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,146$32,688$30,831$32,818$41,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,542$1,685$3,672$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring325i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850$850 
Cruise control $150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200$200 
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200 
Lane sway warning$25 $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50 $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Residual heat    $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app $50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0 
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,875$8,825$11,925$11,925$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$1,380$4,480$4,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,130-1,291-4,195-4,1860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182006
ModelOutback3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in108.7 in
Length189.9 in178.2 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,623 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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested172544%
Total Not Requested222556%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested67523%

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