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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: $32,890

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $13,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,829

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $12,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,700 $28,495
Base Invoice $39,465 $26,643
Roof rails 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Limited Package   3,600
Roof rails 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Limited Package   3,391
Options (change) 3,100 3,600
Options (change) 2,825 3,391
Destination 895 795
Total Price $46,695 $32,890
Total Invoice $43,185 $30,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,729
Model Year20122013
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6256hp H6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$46,695$32,890
Adjustments for Features-2,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,855$32,890
Total Invoice$43,185$30,829
Adjustments for Features-2,6270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,558$30,829

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,030$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6270

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
ModelX3Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in107.9 in
Length183.0 in189.0 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250073%
Total Not Requested92527%

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