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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: $39,503

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $4,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
ModelX3OutbackOutback
Trim3.0iLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,800 $37,995 $39,945
Premium Package 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Heated front seats 500    
Deep-tinted rear windows 350    
Navigation system 1,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 700    
Heated steering wheel 150    
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Premium Package 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Heated front seats 455    
Deep-tinted rear windows 320    
Navigation system 1,640    
Obstacle detection, rear 635    
Heated steering wheel 135    
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Options (change) 6,575 458 458
Options (change) 5,985 343 343
Destination 695 1,050 1,050
Total Price $44,070 $39,503 $41,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,132
Model Year200620212021
ModelX3OutbackOutback
Trim3.0iLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine225hp I6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$44,070$39,503$41,453
Adjustments for Features0-2,105-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,070$37,398$36,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620212021
ModelX3OutbackOutback
Trim3.0iLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,670$8,775$11,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,105$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-74-175

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062021
ModelX3Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.1 in108.1 in
Length179.7 in191.3 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height66.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,023 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft375.7 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%

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