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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: $36,490

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,877

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelOutbackX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $38,600
Base Invoice $30,860 $35,510
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Wheel-lip moldings 450  
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Wheel-lip moldings 337  
Cold Weather Package   910
Premium Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Xenon HID headlights   730
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 2,645 7,575
Options (change) 2,167 6,895
Destination 850 825
Total Price $36,490 $47,000
Total Invoice $33,877 $43,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,929
Model Year20152008
ModelOutbackX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6260hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/55-17
Total Price$36,490$47,000
Adjustments for Features-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,870$47,000
Total Invoice$33,877$43,230
Adjustments for Features-5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,301$43,230

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152008
ModelOutbackX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.0si
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,340$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152008
ModelOutbackX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in110.1 in
Length189.6 in179.7 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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