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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: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212016
ModelOutbackOutbacki3
TrimLimited XTTouring XTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $42,400
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 1,585 0 3,050
Options (change) 1,323 0 2,775
Destination 1,050 1,050 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $40,630 $40,995 $38,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,105
Model Year202120212016
ModelOutbackOutbacki3
TrimLimited XTTouring XTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine260hp H4260hp H4168hp E
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18155/70-19
Total Price$40,630$40,995$38,945
Adjustments for Features-7,535-7,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,095$33,370$38,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3

Model Year202120212016
ModelOutbackOutbacki3
TrimLimited XTTouring XTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,650$12,740$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,535$7,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-440-1950

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW i3

Model Year20212016
ModelOutbacki3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in101.2 in
Length191.3 in157.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested205067%
Total Not Requested100033%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested127575%
Total Not Requested41525%

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