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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: $29,770

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $26,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,831

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $25,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelOutbackOutback4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R430i440iM4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $50,300 $57,300 $74,700
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $47,460 $53,970 $70,150
Limited Package 4,300 3,300      
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 1,950 1,950  
Premium Package     2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700
Heated front seats     500 500  
Wood trim         0
Limited Package 3,964 3,115      
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,795 1,795  
Premium Package     2,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645
Heated front seats     460 460  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 5,850 4,850 5,350 3,150 700
Options (change) 5,258 4,409 4,925 2,900 645
Destination 725 725 995 995 995
Total Price $29,770 $33,770 $56,645 $61,445 $76,395
Total Invoice $27,831 $31,503 $53,380 $57,865 $71,790

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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: $16,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,144
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelOutbackOutback4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R430i440iM4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4256hp H6248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T5T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$29,770$33,770$56,645$61,445$76,395
Adjustments for Features0-950-9,980-10,230-9,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,770$32,820$46,665$51,215$66,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$4,550$20,000
Total Invoice$27,831$31,503$53,380$57,865$71,790
Adjustments for Features0-886-9,405-9,634-9,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,831$30,617$43,975$48,231$62,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,786$0$4,256$18,672

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelOutbackOutback4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5i3.6R430i440iM4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
AWD$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
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
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   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $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$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
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$4,315$5,265$14,295$14,545$14,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$9,980$10,230$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-886-9,405-9,634-9,143

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,387 lb.4,051 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 2.5i

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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested320070%
Total Not Requested136530%
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
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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%
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 430i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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