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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: $32,885

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $24,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,490

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $22,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i3.6RsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,495 $28,495 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $22,123 $26,643 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Navigation system 1,550        
Sunroof 1,445        
Limited Package 4,600 3,600      
Special Appearance Package 1,000        
Universal garage door opener   85      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186      
Premium Package     3,300 1,100 1,100
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Proximity key     500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500
App support     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Navigation system 1,294        
Sunroof 1,203        
Limited Package 4,241 3,391      
Special Appearance Package 834        
Universal garage door opener   55      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121      
Premium Package     3,005 1,000 1,000
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Proximity key     455 455 455
Heated front seats     455 455 455
App support     230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Options (change) 8,595 3,871 7,600 5,400 5,400
Options (change) 7,572 3,567 6,920 4,915 4,915
Destination 795 795 895 895 895
Total Price $32,885 $33,161 $57,145 $61,445 $70,495
Total Invoice $30,490 $31,005 $52,755 $56,730 $65,055

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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: $20,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,169
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i3.6RsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp H4256hp H6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6T5M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,885$33,161$57,145$61,445$70,495
Adjustments for Features-1,3500-4,710-5,160-7,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,535$33,161$52,435$56,285$63,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,626$0$3,850$10,850
Total Invoice$30,490$31,005$52,755$56,730$65,055
Adjustments for Features-1,2520-4,348-4,764-6,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,238$31,005$48,407$51,966$58,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,767$0$3,559$9,994

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i3.6RsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200    
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
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$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass $0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,640$6,290$11,000$11,450$13,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$0$4,710$5,160$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2520-4,348-4,764-6,654

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132012
ModelOutbackZ4
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in98.3 in
Length189.0 in166.9 in
Width71.7 in70.5 in
Height65.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested302571%
Total Not Requested126529%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested255074%
Total Not Requested87526%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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