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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: $35,568

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $24,877

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,935

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $23,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelOutbackX3
Trim3.6RM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $54,300
Base Invoice $26,369 $51,180
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,550 1,700
Sunroof 1,445  
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Class III trailer hitch   550
Limited Package 3,115  
Navigation system 1,294 1,565
Sunroof 1,203  
Class II trailer hitch 229  
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) 6,648 5,150
Options (change) 5,841 4,740
Destination 725 995
Total Price $35,568 $60,445
Total Invoice $32,935 $56,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,346
Model Year20112018
ModelOutbackX3
Trim3.6RM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6355hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/50-19
Total Price$35,568$60,445
Adjustments for Features0-7,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,568$53,400
Total Invoice$32,935$56,915
Adjustments for Features0-6,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,935$50,281

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112018
ModelOutbackX3
Trim3.6RM40i
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 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $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$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,865$11,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,634

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112018
ModelOutbackX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in112.8 in
Length188.2 in185.9 in
Width71.7 in74.4 in
Height65.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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