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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: $30,173

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $6,272

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,202

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $5,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbacki3
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $42,400
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $39,690
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Limited Package 5,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822  
Limited Package 4,538      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 7,183 2,183 2,000 550
Options (change) 6,487 1,942 1,822 500
Destination 695 695 695 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,173 $34,473 $34,790 $36,445
Total Invoice $28,202 $32,004 $32,441 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,352
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbacki3
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6168hp E
TransmissionM5M5T5A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$30,173$34,473$34,790$36,445
Adjustments for Features-2,000-2,125-3,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,173$32,348$31,665$36,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0
Total Invoice$28,202$32,004$32,441$33,685
Adjustments for Features-1,869-1,973-2,9140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,333$30,031$29,527$33,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,698$3,194$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3

Model Year2009200920092016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbacki3
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$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$350 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port   $25
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$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors$25$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$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,350$7,475$8,475$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$2,125$3,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,869-1,973-2,9140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,331 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested110019%
Total Not Requested472581%

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