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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $24,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $22,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Limited Package 5,000          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,100 2,100 2,100
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Premium Package       3,900 2,500 2,500
CD changer, remote       600 600 600
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Limited Package 4,538          
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 1,910 1,910 1,910
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Premium Package       3,550 2,275 2,275
CD changer, remote       545 545 545
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,077 7,650 6,250 6,250
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,872 6,960 5,685 5,685
Destination 695 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $34,867 $55,025 $59,525 $68,675
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,491 $50,815 $54,970 $63,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,169
Model Year200920092009201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM5M5T5M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,250$34,550$34,867$55,025$59,525$68,675
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,125-3,675-4,125-6,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,742$51,350$55,400$62,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0$4,050$11,150
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,491$50,815$54,970$63,385
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,048-3,394-3,809-5,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$31,938$31,443$47,421$51,161$57,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,191$0$3,740$10,265

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW Z4

Model Year200920092009201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
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   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$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$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Roof rack$300     
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 wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop $100    
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25
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$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,775$6,900$7,900$10,450$10,900$12,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,125$3,675$4,125$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,048-3,394-3,809-5,699

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092011
ModelOutbackZ4
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in98.3 in
Length188.7 in166.9 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height63.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft310.9 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-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
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
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested287549%
Total Not Requested295051%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested202563%
Total Not Requested117537%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%

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