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Subaru Outback vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelOutbackOutback4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean428i435iM4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $50,000 $56,950 $74,200
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $46,680 $53,075 $68,945
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183        
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,950 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,550    
Wood trim         0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119        
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Navigation system 1,822 1,822 1,775 1,775  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455  
Leather seating surfaces     1,410    
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,260 2,077 4,550 3,000 550
Options (change) 1,991 1,872 4,140 2,730 500
Destination 645 645 995 995 995
Total Price $33,900 $34,217 $55,545 $60,945 $75,745
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,867 $51,815 $56,800 $70,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,412
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelOutbackOutback4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean428i435iM4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine243hp H4245hp H6240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5T5T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$33,900$34,217$55,545$60,945$75,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-8,130-9,280-8,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,092$47,415$51,665$67,465
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0$4,250$20,050
Total Invoice$31,431$31,867$51,815$56,800$70,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,048-7,584-8,649-7,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,819$44,231$48,151$62,740
Cost Above Minimum$612$0$0$3,920$18,509

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelOutbackOutback4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean428i435iM4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Wind blocker  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Hood scoop$100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$6,890$13,895$15,045$14,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$8,130$9,280$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,048-7,584-8,649-7,700

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082016
ModelOutback4-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length188.7 in182.6 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height63.2 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in49.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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