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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: $41,635

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $22,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820212021
ModelX3OutbackOutback
TrimM40iLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,300 $37,995 $39,945
Driving Assistance Package 900    
Premium Tier 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Temporary spare tire 150    
Apple CarPlay support 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,700    
Heated second row seats 350    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200    
Class III trailer hitch 550    
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,585  
Wheel-lip moldings   458 458
Driving Assistance Package 830    
Premium Tier 2,715    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Temporary spare tire 140    
Apple CarPlay support 275    
Leather seating surfaces 1,565    
Heated second row seats 320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105    
Class III trailer hitch 505    
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,323  
Wheel-lip moldings   343 343
Options (change) 8,650 2,590 1,005
Options (change) 7,960 2,076 753
Destination 995 1,050 1,050
Total Price $63,945 $41,635 $42,000

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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: $18,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,200
Model Year201820212021
ModelX3OutbackOutback
TrimM40iLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine355hp I6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$63,945$41,635$42,000
Adjustments for Features-3,3350-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,610$41,635$41,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820212021
ModelX3OutbackOutback
TrimM40iLimited 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 $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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
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  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$10,360$7,025$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1360-4

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182021
ModelX3Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.8 in108.1 in
Length185.9 in191.3 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height66.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft375.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested245080%
Total Not Requested60020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring XT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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