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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: $35,100

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,525

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,700 $30,995
Base Invoice $39,465 $28,795
M Sport Package 3,000  
Premium Package 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Universal garage door opener   77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
M Sport Package 2,730  
Premium Package 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955 1,822
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Universal garage door opener   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Options (change) 9,650 3,460
Options (change) 8,780 3,085
Destination 895 645
Total Price $53,245 $35,100
Total Invoice $49,140 $32,525

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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: $14,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,790
Model Year20122008
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6243hp H4
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$53,245$35,100
Adjustments for Features-4,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,100$35,100
Total Invoice$49,140$32,525
Adjustments for Features-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,315$32,525

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$9,860$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8250

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
ModelX3Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in105.1 in
Length183.0 in188.7 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested136554%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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