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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: $35,469

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $24,976

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,765

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $24,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelX3Outback
TrimM40i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,300 $30,995
Base Invoice $51,180 $28,795
Navigation system 1,700 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Heated front seats 500  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Class III trailer hitch 550  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Universal garage door opener   77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Class II trailer hitch   369
Navigation system 1,565 1,822
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Heated front seats 460  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Class III trailer hitch 505  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Universal garage door opener   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Class II trailer hitch   240
Options (change) 5,150 3,829
Options (change) 4,740 3,325
Destination 995 645
Total Price $60,445 $35,469
Total Invoice $56,915 $32,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,881
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,469
Model Year20182008
ModelX3Outback
TrimM40i2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine355hp I6243hp H4
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19225/55-17
Total Price$60,445$35,469
Adjustments for Features-7,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,350$35,469
Total Invoice$56,915$32,765
Adjustments for Features-6,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,234$32,765

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182008
ModelX3Outback
TrimM40i2.5 XT Limited
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
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 automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$12,635$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6810

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182008
ModelX3Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.8 in105.1 in
Length185.9 in188.7 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height66.0 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 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 Legroom36.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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