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Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,100

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,525

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelOutbackX3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $41,050
Base Invoice $28,795 $37,965
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,150
Universal garage door opener 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Premium Package   3,450
M Sport Package   3,000
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Navigation system 1,822 1,955
Universal garage door opener 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Premium Package   3,140
M Sport Package   2,730
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 3,460 9,840
Options (change) 3,085 8,955
Destination 645 875
Total Price $35,100 $51,765
Total Invoice $32,525 $47,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,089
Model Year20082011
ModelOutbackX3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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)225/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$35,100$51,765
Adjustments for Features0-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,100$48,320
Total Invoice$32,525$47,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,525$44,614

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelOutbackX3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$5,790$9,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,181

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelOutbackX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length188.7 in183.0 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height63.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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
33.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
245/45WR19 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
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%

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