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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: $30,603

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $18,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020200920092009
ModelX3X3X3OutbackOutbackOutback
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,950 $43,950 $55,900 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 2,000 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150      
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550      
Panoramic sunroof 1,350 1,350        
Limited Package       5,000    
Universal garage door opener       77 77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183  
Class II trailer hitch       353 369 353
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,830 1,823 1,822
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505      
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140      
Heated front seats 460 460 460      
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Class III trailer hitch 505 505 505      
Panoramic sunroof 1,240 1,240        
Limited Package       4,538    
Universal garage door opener       50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119  
Class II trailer hitch       229 240 229
Options (change) 6,500 6,500 5,150 7,613 2,629 2,430
Options (change) 5,980 5,980 4,740 6,766 2,232 2,101
Destination 995 995 995 695 695 695
Total Price $49,445 $51,445 $62,045 $30,603 $34,919 $35,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,509
Model Year202020202020200920092009
ModelX3X3X3OutbackOutbackOutback
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8M5M5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/50-19225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$49,445$51,445$62,045$30,603$34,919$35,220
Adjustments for Features-4,160-5,860-8,2600-125-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,285$45,585$53,785$30,603$34,794$34,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$8,500$0$4,191$3,492

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year202020202020200920092009
ModelX3X3X3OutbackOutbackOutback
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
5-speed manual   $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity key  $250   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50   
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250   
Roof rack   $300  
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Hood scoop    $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Voice recorder$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights  $200   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25$25
Compass   $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
LED headlights  $1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300   
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$8,910$10,610$13,010$4,750$4,875$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,160$5,860$8,260$0$125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-587-795-7630-116-1,045

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202009
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 Weight4,042 lb.3,331 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 sDrive30i

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
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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
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 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested417572%
Total Not Requested165028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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