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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: $37,835

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $25,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,952

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $24,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackX3
Trim3.6R LimitedM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $54,300
Base Invoice $30,860 $51,180
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Wheel-lip moldings 450  
Driving Assistance Package   900
Premium Tier   2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Heated second row seats   350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Class III trailer hitch   550
Class II trailer hitch 412  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Wheel-lip moldings 337  
Driving Assistance Package   830
Premium Tier   2,715
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Heated second row seats   320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Class III trailer hitch   505
Options (change) 3,990 8,350
Options (change) 3,242 7,685
Destination 850 995
Total Price $37,835 $63,645
Total Invoice $34,952 $59,860

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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: $21,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,398
Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackX3
Trim3.6R LimitedM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6355hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$37,835$63,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,835$58,850
Total Invoice$34,952$59,860
Adjustments for Features0-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,952$55,350

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackX3
Trim3.6R LimitedM40i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Tires, run-flat $150
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$100 
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 
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 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,365$11,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in112.8 in
Length189.6 in185.9 in
Width72.4 in74.4 in
Height66.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested124057%

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