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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: $39,986

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Touring   
Difference: $10,709

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Touring   
Difference: $10,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelX3X3Tribeca
TrimxDrive30iM40i3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $35,895
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $33,703
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750   360
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700  
Class III trailer hitch 550 550  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350    
Cargo cover     75
Class II trailer hitch     681
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,913
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 690   234
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565  
Class III trailer hitch 505 505  
Panoramic sunroof 1,240    
Cargo cover     49
Class II trailer hitch     511
Options (change) 7,250 5,150 3,316
Options (change) 6,670 4,740 2,707
Destination 995 995 775
Total Price $50,695 $60,445 $39,986
Total Invoice $47,825 $56,915 $37,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,706
Model Year201820182012
ModelX3X3Tribeca
TrimxDrive30iM40i3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4355hp I6256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/50-19255/55-18
Total Price$50,695$60,445$39,986
Adjustments for Features-3,110-5,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,585$55,335$39,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,750$0
Total Invoice$47,825$56,915$37,185
Adjustments for Features-2,934-4,8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,891$52,103$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,212$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year201820182012
ModelX3X3Tribeca
TrimxDrive30iM40i3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,960$11,960$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$5,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,934-4,8120

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20182012
ModelX3Tribeca
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in108.2 in
Length185.9 in191.5 in
Width74.4 in73.9 in
Height66.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,141 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 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 Legroom36.4 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
28.7 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
28.737.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft374.4 ft3

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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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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