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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $26,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $25,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited430i440iM4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $51,450 $58,500 $76,200
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $48,530 $55,085 $71,545
Limited Package 5,000          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Premium Package       2,300 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces       1,550    
Wood trim           0
Limited Package 4,538          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822      
Premium Package       2,115 1,840  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505 505
Leather seating surfaces       1,425    
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,077 4,400 2,550 550
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,872 4,045 2,345 505
Destination 695 695 695 995 995 995
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $34,867 $56,845 $62,045 $77,745
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,491 $53,570 $58,425 $73,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,922
Model Year200920092009201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited430i440iM4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5M5T5T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$30,250$34,550$34,867$56,845$62,045$77,745
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,125-9,970-10,220-9,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,742$46,875$51,825$68,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0$4,950$21,600
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,491$53,570$58,425$73,045
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,048-9,396-9,624-8,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$31,938$31,443$44,174$48,801$64,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,191$0$4,627$20,161

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year200920092009201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutback4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited430i440iM4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Proximity key   $250$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
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rack$300     
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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$175   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$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$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop $100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$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$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
Surround sound$250$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
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$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$5,750$5,875$6,875$15,720$15,970$15,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,125$9,970$10,220$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,048-9,396-9,624-8,710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20092018
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.4,051 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested327556%
Total Not Requested255044%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested81550%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

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