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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $16,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $14,616

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,900 $28,295
Base Invoice $41,490 $26,460
Navigation system 2,150 1,550
Premium Package 2,200  
Roof rails 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Navigation system 1,955 1,294
Premium Package 2,000  
Roof rails 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 5,650 6,395
Options (change) 5,140 5,704
Destination 925 775
Total Price $51,475 $35,465
Total Invoice $47,555 $32,939

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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: $12,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,202
Model Year20142012
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$51,475$35,465
Adjustments for Features-3,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,780$35,465
Total Invoice$47,555$32,939
Adjustments for Features-3,4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,141$32,939

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142012
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
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 with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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$8,860$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4140

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142012
ModelX3Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in107.9 in
Length183.0 in188.2 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,597 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
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
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
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested260075%
Total Not Requested87525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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