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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: $15,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,276

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $13,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring328i335i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $34,080 $39,880
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585        
Premium Package         3,100 2,200
Driver Assistance Plus         700 700
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package         1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights         900  
Cold Weather Package         950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,400 2,400
Rearview camera         400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323        
Premium Package         2,820 2,000
Driver Assistance Plus         635 635
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package         1,730 1,730
Steering-linked headlights         820  
Cold Weather Package         865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,185 2,185
Rearview camera         365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Options (change) 2,085 1,585 0 0 13,050 11,250
Options (change) 1,738 1,323 0 0 11,875 10,235
Destination 915 915 915 915 925 925
Total Price $35,695 $37,895 $37,405 $39,605 $50,825 $55,325
Total Invoice $33,276 $35,302 $35,026 $37,004 $46,880 $51,040

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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: $19,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,594
Model Year201820182018201820132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring328i335i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,695$37,895$37,405$39,605$50,825$55,325
Adjustments for Features-4,280-4,280-4,370-4,3700-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,415$33,615$33,035$35,235$50,825$54,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,620$3,820$0$3,350
Total Invoice$33,276$35,302$35,026$37,004$46,880$51,040
Adjustments for Features-3,990-3,987-4,092-4,0830-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,286$31,315$30,934$32,921$46,880$49,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,029$1,648$3,635$0$3,099

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182018201820132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring328i335i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual    $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat    $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Headlight washers    $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$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$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
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$8,900$8,900$8,990$8,990$4,420$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,280$4,280$4,370$4,370$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,990-3,987-4,092-4,0830-1,061

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182013
ModelOutback3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.6 in
Length189.9 in182.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height66.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft313.0 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 warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested212554%
Total Not Requested182546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested197565%
Total Not Requested107535%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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