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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: $36,490

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $14,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,877

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,993

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,700 $32,995
Base Invoice $39,465 $30,860
Navigation system 2,150  
Roof rails 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated second row seats 450  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Power liftgate 500  
App support 250  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Wheel-lip moldings   450
Navigation system 1,955  
Roof rails 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated second row seats 410  
Cold Weather Package 635  
Power liftgate 455  
App support 230  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Wheel-lip moldings   337
Options (change) 7,150 2,645
Options (change) 6,510 2,167
Destination 895 850
Total Price $50,745 $36,490
Total Invoice $46,870 $33,877

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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: $14,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,873
Model Year20122015
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6256hp H6
TransmissionT8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/60-18
Total Price$50,745$36,490
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$36,490
Total Invoice$46,870$33,877
Adjustments for Features-1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,750$33,877

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122015
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
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 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,745$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122015
ModelX3Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in108.1 in
Length183.0 in189.6 in
Width74.1 in72.4 in
Height65.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,810 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested182587%
Total Not Requested27513%

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