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BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,120

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,598

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $5,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelX3OutbackOutback
Trim3.0i3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,800 $32,495 $35,695
Base Invoice $33,670 $30,150 $33,066
Premium Package 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Premium Package 1,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640 1,823  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 4,575 2,000 183
Options (change) 4,165 1,823 119
Destination 695 625 625
Total Price $42,070 $35,120 $36,503
Total Invoice $38,530 $32,598 $33,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,378
Model Year200620062006
ModelX3OutbackOutback
Trim3.0i3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine225hp I6250hp H6250hp H6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,070$35,120$36,503
Adjustments for Features-6050-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,465$35,120$35,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$833
Total Invoice$38,530$32,598$33,810
Adjustments for Features-5540-509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,976$32,598$33,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$703

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062006
ModelX3OutbackOutback
Trim3.0i3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$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  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,530$5,925$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-5540-509

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062006
ModelX3Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.1 in105.1 in
Length179.7 in188.7 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height66.0 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,321 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.5 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 in39.1 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

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 Outback 3.0R VDC Limited

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

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