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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: $19,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $18,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,950 $28,295
Base Invoice $46,205 $26,460
Navigation system 1,950 1,550
Text dictation 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Navigation system 1,795 1,294
Text dictation 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Heated front seats 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 4,600 6,395
Options (change) 4,235 5,704
Destination 995 775
Total Price $54,545 $35,465
Total Invoice $51,435 $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: $14,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,234
Model Year20172012
ModelX3Outback
TrimxDrive35i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6256hp H6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$54,545$35,465
Adjustments for Features-4,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,025$35,465
Total Invoice$51,435$32,939
Adjustments for Features-4,2620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,173$32,939

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172012
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-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$9,560$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2620

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172012
ModelX3Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in107.9 in
Length183.8 in188.2 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height66.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,230 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 Legroom36.5 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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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