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Subaru Outback vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,039

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $21,866

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,584

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $20,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOutbackZ4Z4Z4
Trim3.0R L.L. BeansDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,295 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $29,058 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Universal garage door opener 77      
Cargo net 42 60 60 60
Navigation system 2,000      
Technology Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Universal garage door opener 50      
Cargo net 28 53 53 53
Navigation system 1,823      
Technology Package   2,050 2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Options (change) 2,119 5,210 3,960 3,960
Options (change) 1,901 4,743 3,603 3,603
Destination 625 995 995 995
Total Price $34,039 $55,905 $62,455 $71,305
Total Invoice $31,584 $52,143 $58,178 $66,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,341
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,473
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOutbackZ4Z4Z4
Trim3.0R L.L. BeansDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp H6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT5M6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,039$55,905$62,455$71,305
Adjustments for Features0-6,525-7,775-8,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,039$49,380$54,680$62,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,300$13,400
Total Invoice$31,584$52,143$58,178$66,318
Adjustments for Features0-6,086-7,243-7,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,584$46,057$50,935$58,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,878$12,332

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOutbackZ4Z4Z4
Trim3.0R L.L. BeansDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control $400$400$400
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $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   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,025$12,550$13,800$14,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,525$7,775$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,086-7,243-7,929

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062016
ModelOutbackZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in98.3 in
Length186.2 in166.9 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height59.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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