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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: $41,088

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $16,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelX3OutbackOutback
TrimxDrive35iLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,800 $37,995 $39,945
Navigation system 1,950    
Text dictation 0    
Driver Assistance Package 950    
Premium Package 2,200    
LED headlights 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 500    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,585  
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Navigation system 1,775    
Text dictation 0    
Driver Assistance Package 865    
Premium Package 2,000    
LED headlights 1,730    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 455    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,323  
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Options (change) 9,950 2,043 458
Options (change) 9,055 1,666 343
Destination 995 1,050 1,050
Total Price $57,745 $41,088 $41,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,221
Model Year201620212021
ModelX3OutbackOutback
TrimxDrive35iLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$57,745$41,088$41,453
Adjustments for Features-1,2600-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,485$41,088$41,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201620212021
ModelX3OutbackOutback
TrimxDrive35iLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $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$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,010$7,750$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1740-3

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162021
ModelX3Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in108.1 in
Length183.8 in191.3 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft375.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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