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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: $37,785

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,990

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelOutbackX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $33,395 $36,800
Base Invoice $31,227 $33,670
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Wheel-lip moldings 450  
Premium Package   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,800
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Wheel-lip moldings 337  
Premium Package   1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   730
Navigation system   1,640
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 3,540 5,725
Options (change) 2,913 5,215
Destination 850 695
Total Price $37,785 $43,220
Total Invoice $34,990 $39,580

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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: $9,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,975
Model Year20162006
ModelOutbackX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6225hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/55-17
Total Price$37,785$43,220
Adjustments for Features-3,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,130$43,220
Total Invoice$34,990$39,580
Adjustments for Features-3,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,605$39,580

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162006
ModelOutbackX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
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$9,725$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162006
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
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested165078%
Total Not Requested46022%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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