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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: $35,023

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,475

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelX3Outback
Trim3.0i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,800 $30,995
Base Invoice $33,670 $28,795
Premium Package 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic 0 1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Premium Package 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,640 1,822
5-speed shiftable automatic 0 1,094
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Options (change) 4,575 3,383
Options (change) 4,165 3,035
Destination 695 645
Total Price $42,070 $35,023
Total Invoice $38,530 $32,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,844
Model Year20062008
ModelX3Outback
Trim3.0i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine225hp I6243hp H4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,070$35,023
Adjustments for Features-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,840$35,023
Total Invoice$38,530$32,475
Adjustments for Features-2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,319$32,475

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062008
ModelX3Outback
Trim3.0i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,595$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2110

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062008
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 Weight4,067 lb.3,605 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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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback specs.

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 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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