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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,457

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $8,638

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,121

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $7,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesTribeca
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $32,595
Base Invoice $34,680 $30,727
Premium Package 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150 2,400
Cold Weather Package 900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Roof rails 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   293
Cargo cover   149
Premium Package 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955 2,207
Cold Weather Package 820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Roof rails 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 211
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   190
Cargo cover   91
Options (change) 6,700 3,167
Options (change) 6,100 2,699
Destination 895 695
Total Price $45,095 $36,457
Total Invoice $41,675 $34,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,503
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,364
Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesTribeca
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6256hp H6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8160, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$45,095$36,457
Adjustments for Features0-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,095$35,592
Total Invoice$41,675$34,121
Adjustments for Features0-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,675$33,311

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesTribeca
Trim328iLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,185$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-810

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesTribeca
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in108.2 in
Length178.2 in191.5 in
Width71.5 in73.9 in
Height55.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,141 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		24.837.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft374.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Subaru Tribeca specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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