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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: $34,206

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,239

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,857

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelOutbacki3
Trim3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,295 $42,400
Base Invoice $26,460 $39,690
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,207  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 5,136 550
Options (change) 4,622 500
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,206 $36,445
Total Invoice $31,857 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,031
Model Year20122015
ModelOutbacki3
Trim3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6168hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17155/70-19
Total Price$34,206$36,445
Adjustments for Features-2,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,841$36,445
Total Invoice$31,857$33,685
Adjustments for Features-2,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,654$33,685

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
ModelOutbacki3
Trim3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,340$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
ModelOutbacki3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in101.2 in
Length188.2 in157.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height65.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested95027%
Total Not Requested252573%

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