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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: $36,768

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $15,457

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,322

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $13,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelX3OutbackOutback
TrimxDrive35i3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,050 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $37,965 $33,064 $36,089
Cold Weather Package 1,150    
Navigation system 2,150    
Premium Package 3,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Proximity key 500    
Power liftgate 500    
Rearview camera 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Auto-dimming headlights 250    
Roof rails 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Cold Weather Package 1,045    
Navigation system 1,955    
Premium Package 3,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Proximity key 455    
Power liftgate 455    
Rearview camera 365    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Auto-dimming headlights 230    
Roof rails 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Options (change) 10,300 458 458
Options (change) 9,380 343 343
Destination 875 915 915
Total Price $52,225 $36,768 $40,063
Total Invoice $48,220 $34,322 $37,347

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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: $13,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,458
Model Year201120182018
ModelX3OutbackOutback
TrimxDrive35i3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$52,225$36,768$40,063
Adjustments for Features-1,5600-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,665$36,768$36,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$48,220$34,322$37,347
Adjustments for Features-1,4400-2,927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,780$34,322$34,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$98

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120182018
ModelX3OutbackOutback
TrimxDrive35i3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-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
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Media drive$15  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
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$8,960$7,400$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$0$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4400-2,927

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112018
ModelX3Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in108.1 in
Length183.0 in189.9 in
Width74.1 in72.4 in
Height65.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested184062%

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