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Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,120

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $1,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,598

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $1,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelOutbackOutbacki3
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $42,400
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $39,690
Navigation system 2,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Navigation system 1,823    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 2,000 183 550
Options (change) 1,823 119 500
Destination 625 625 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,120 $36,503 $36,445
Total Invoice $32,598 $33,810 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,818
Model Year200620062016
ModelOutbackOutbacki3
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H6250hp H6168hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$35,120$36,503$36,445
Adjustments for Features-1,865-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,255$34,088$36,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$833$0
Total Invoice$32,598$33,810$33,685
Adjustments for Features-1,731-2,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,867$31,573$33,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$706$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3

Model Year200620062016
ModelOutbackOutbacki3
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Stability control $400$400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50 
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,965$8,515$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,731-2,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062016
ModelOutbacki3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in101.2 in
Length188.7 in157.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height63.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft311.8 ft3

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