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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: $33,770

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $23,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $21,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelOutback4-Series
Trim3.6R428i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,195 $48,750
Base Invoice $26,369 $45,030
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,550 2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,000
Limited Package 3,115  
Navigation system 1,294 1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
AWD   1,840
Options (change) 4,850 7,400
Options (change) 4,409 6,750
Destination 725 925
Total Price $33,770 $57,075
Total Invoice $31,503 $52,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,432
Model Year20112014
ModelOutback4-Series
Trim3.6R428i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine256hp H6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,770$57,075
Adjustments for Features0-10,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,770$46,495
Total Invoice$31,503$52,705
Adjustments for Features0-9,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,503$42,935

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112014
ModelOutback4-Series
Trim3.6R428i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Second-row low console $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,140$15,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,770

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112014
ModelOutback4-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in110.6 in
Length188.2 in182.6 in
Width71.7 in71.9 in
Height65.7 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.4,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in49.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262571%
Total Not Requested107529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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