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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: $34,335

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,899

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $23,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelOutbackOutback4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited430i440i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $51,450 $58,500
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $48,530 $55,085
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795    
Active Driving Assistant     500 500
Premium Package     2,300 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,550  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663    
Active Driving Assistant     460 460
Premium Package     2,115 1,840
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Leather seating surfaces     1,425  
Options (change) 3,090 3,090 6,600 4,750
Options (change) 2,576 2,576 6,070 4,370
Destination 850 850 995 995
Total Price $34,335 $37,335 $59,045 $64,245
Total Invoice $31,899 $34,653 $55,595 $60,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,004
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelOutbackOutback4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited430i440i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine175hp H4256hp H6248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,335$37,335$59,045$64,245
Adjustments for Features0-500-6,045-6,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,335$36,835$53,000$57,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$4,950
Total Invoice$31,899$34,653$55,595$60,450
Adjustments for Features0-464-5,692-5,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,899$34,189$49,903$54,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,290$0$4,624

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelOutbackOutback4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited430i440i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Wind blocker  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,850$8,350$13,895$14,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$6,045$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-5,692-5,923

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelOutback4-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.1 in110.6 in
Length189.6 in182.6 in
Width72.4 in71.9 in
Height66.1 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.4,051 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in49.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested91043%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested91043%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested69043%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested39030%

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