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BMW X3 vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,505

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,931

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $11,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelX3TribecaTribeca
TrimxDrive35i3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,700 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $39,465 $30,657 $33,703
Navigation system 2,150 2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 500    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 360 360
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Roof rails 250    
Rearview camera 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Sunroof   1,500  
Cargo cover   75 75
Navigation system 1,955 1,912 1,913
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 455    
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 180    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 234 234
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Roof rails 230    
Rearview camera 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Sunroof   1,304  
Cargo cover   49 49
Options (change) 6,600 4,135 2,635
Options (change) 6,010 3,499 2,196
Destination 895 775 775
Total Price $50,195 $37,505 $39,305
Total Invoice $46,370 $34,931 $36,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,312
Model Year201220122012
ModelX3TribecaTribeca
TrimxDrive35i3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$50,195$37,505$39,305
Adjustments for Features-1,2200-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,975$37,505$38,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$46,370$34,931$36,674
Adjustments for Features-1,1270-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,243$34,931$36,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,183

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year201220122012
ModelX3TribecaTribeca
TrimxDrive35i3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$7,695$6,475$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1270-560

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122012
ModelX3Tribeca
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in108.2 in
Length183.0 in191.5 in
Width74.1 in73.9 in
Height65.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.637.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft374.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Roof rails250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested135090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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