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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: $33,040

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,786

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195      
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
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830      
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) 2,195 2,195 7,600 5,400 5,400
Options (change) 1,830 1,830 6,920 4,915 4,915
Destination 850 850 895 895 895
Total Price $33,040 $36,040 $57,145 $61,445 $70,495
Total Invoice $30,786 $33,540 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,175
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine175hp H4256hp H6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,040$36,040$57,145$61,445$70,495
Adjustments for Features0-500-860-1,310-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,040$35,540$56,285$60,135$67,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$3,850$10,850
Total Invoice$30,786$33,540$52,755$56,730$65,055
Adjustments for Features0-465-794-1,209-3,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,786$33,075$51,961$55,521$61,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,289$0$3,560$9,993

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackZ4Z4Z4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
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
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
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$900   
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic 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
Compass$0$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   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$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   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
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
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
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,090$9,590$9,950$10,400$12,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$860$1,310$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-465-794-1,209-3,101

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackZ4
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.1 in98.3 in
Length189.6 in166.9 in
Width72.4 in70.5 in
Height66.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested92544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested92544%

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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
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
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
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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