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Subaru Legacy vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,089

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $17,176

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,634

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $15,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelLegacyX3
Trim2.5GT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $41,050
Base Invoice $26,438 $37,965
Stability control 300  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Rear spoiler 389  
Navigation system 2,000 2,150
Universal garage door opener 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Sport Activity Package   1,250
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   250
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Stability control 275  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Rear spoiler 292  
Navigation system 1,721 1,955
Universal garage door opener 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Sport Activity Package   1,140
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   230
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Options (change) 4,149 8,340
Options (change) 3,551 7,595
Destination 645 875
Total Price $33,089 $50,265
Total Invoice $30,634 $46,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,866
Model Year20082011
ModelLegacyX3
Trim2.5GT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/50-18
Total Price$33,089$50,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,089$46,005
Total Invoice$30,634$46,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,634$42,500

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelLegacyX3
Trim2.5GT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,300$9,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,935

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelLegacyX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length186.2 in183.0 in
Width68.1 in74.1 in
Height56.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,435 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.463.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested184062%

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