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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: $31,818

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $17,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelX3X3X3OutbackOutback
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,950 $43,950 $55,900 $23,295 $28,295
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,550 1,550
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    
Panoramic sunroof 1,350 1,350      
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550    
Limited Package       4,400 3,400
Sunroof       1,445 1,445
Class II trailer hitch       353 353
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,294 1,294
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    
Panoramic sunroof 1,240 1,240      
Class III trailer hitch 505 505 505    
Limited Package       4,056 3,207
Sunroof       1,203 1,203
Class II trailer hitch       229 229
Options (change) 6,500 6,500 5,150 7,748 6,748
Options (change) 5,980 5,980 4,740 6,782 5,933
Destination 995 995 995 775 775
Total Price $49,445 $51,445 $62,045 $31,818 $35,818

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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: $13,782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,495
Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelX3X3X3OutbackOutback
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/50-19225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$49,445$51,445$62,045$31,818$35,818
Adjustments for Features-3,845-5,545-7,9450-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,600$45,900$54,100$31,818$34,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$8,500$0$3,050

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelX3X3X3OutbackOutback
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0    
AWD $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
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
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  
Cargo tray   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$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
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
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  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
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   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Compass   $0$0
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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  
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $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$7,860$9,560$11,960$4,015$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$5,545$7,945$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-542-752-7340-880

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202012
ModelX3Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.8 in107.9 in
Length185.9 in188.2 in
Width74.4 in71.7 in
Height66.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,042 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested352581%
Total Not Requested81519%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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