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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: $35,490

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,700 $31,595
Base Invoice $39,465 $29,367
Navigation system 2,150 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Navigation system 1,955 1,823
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 4,650 3,200
Options (change) 4,230 2,917
Destination 895 695
Total Price $48,245 $35,490
Total Invoice $44,590 $32,979

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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: $11,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,044
Model Year20122009
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, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$48,245$35,490
Adjustments for Features-1,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,550$35,490
Total Invoice$44,590$32,979
Adjustments for Features-1,5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,023$32,979

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122009
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 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$7,720$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5670

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

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122009
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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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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