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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: $35,080

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $16,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,496

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $15,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,950 $28,595
Base Invoice $40,615 $26,641
Premium Package 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150 2,000
Roof rails 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Limited Package   2,400
Universal garage door opener   77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Premium Package 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955 1,823
Roof rails 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Limited Package   2,144
Universal garage door opener   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 6,900 5,860
Options (change) 6,280 5,230
Destination 895 625
Total Price $51,745 $35,080
Total Invoice $47,790 $32,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,681
Model Year20132006
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$51,745$35,080
Adjustments for Features-4,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,750$35,080
Total Invoice$47,790$32,496
Adjustments for Features-4,6130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,177$32,496

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132006
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i2.5 XT
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$10,670$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6130

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132006
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.3,565 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

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 mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested119055%
Total Not Requested97545%
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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