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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: $35,469

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $24,976

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,765

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $24,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackX3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $54,300
Base Invoice $28,795 $51,180
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Navigation system 2,000 1,700
Class II trailer hitch 369  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Class III trailer hitch   550
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Navigation system 1,822 1,565
Class II trailer hitch 240  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Class III trailer hitch   505
Options (change) 3,829 5,150
Options (change) 3,325 4,740
Destination 645 995
Total Price $35,469 $60,445
Total Invoice $32,765 $56,915

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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: $17,881
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,469
Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackX3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4355hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-19
Total Price$35,469$60,445
Adjustments for Features0-7,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,469$53,350
Total Invoice$32,765$56,915
Adjustments for Features0-6,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,765$50,234

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackX3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,540$12,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,681

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.8 in
Length188.7 in185.9 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height63.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.3 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 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft362.7 ft3

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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%

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