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BMW X3 vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,162

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $11,958

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,838

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $10,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelX3LegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim3.0i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595
Base Invoice $33,670 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106
Sport Package 1,800      
Cold Weather Package 750      
Premium Package 1,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Navigation system 1,800 2,000 2,000  
Limited Package   3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183
Rear spoiler   389 389 389
Sport Package 1,640      
Cold Weather Package 685      
Premium Package 1,640      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
Navigation system 1,640 1,830 1,719  
Limited Package   3,017    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119
Rear spoiler   292 292 292
Options (change) 6,625 5,872 2,572 572
Options (change) 6,035 5,258 2,130 411
Destination 695 695 695 695
Total Price $44,120 $33,162 $32,162 $35,862
Total Invoice $40,400 $30,847 $29,838 $33,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,847
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelX3LegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim3.0i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionM6T5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10385, 9385, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$44,120$33,162$32,162$35,862
Adjustments for Features-2,295-1,5000-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,825$31,662$32,162$35,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$3,350
Total Invoice$40,400$30,847$29,838$33,212
Adjustments for Features-2,101-1,3950-787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,299$29,452$29,838$32,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$386$2,973

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelX3LegacyLegacyLegacy
Trim3.0i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist$50   
Hill descent control$250   
Stability control$400$400 $400
Traction control$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Roof rails$250   
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,645$5,850$4,350$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$1,500$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,101-1,3950-787

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062009
ModelX3Legacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in105.1 in
Length179.7 in186.2 in
Width73.0 in68.1 in
Height66.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested235073%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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