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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: $37,785

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,990

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelX3Outback
Trim3.0i3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,800 $33,395
Base Invoice $33,670 $31,227
Premium Package 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Heated front seats 500  
Deep-tinted rear windows 350  
Navigation system 1,800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Wheel-lip moldings   450
Premium Package 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Heated front seats 455  
Deep-tinted rear windows 320  
Navigation system 1,640  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Options (change) 5,725 3,540
Options (change) 5,215 2,913
Destination 695 850
Total Price $43,220 $37,785
Total Invoice $39,580 $34,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,975
Model Year20062016
ModelX3Outback
Trim3.0i3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine225hp I6256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/60-18
Total Price$43,220$37,785
Adjustments for Features0-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,220$34,130
Total Invoice$39,580$34,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,580$31,605

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
ModelX3Outback
Trim3.0i3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,070$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,385

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
ModelX3Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.1 in108.1 in
Length179.7 in189.6 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height66.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft373.3 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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested165078%
Total Not Requested46022%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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