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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: $36,320

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,908

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelOutbackOutbackX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $38,195 $39,400
Base Invoice $32,696 $35,635 $36,250
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450  
Cold Weather Package     1,000
Premium Package     2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated steering wheel     150
HD radio     350
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system     1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337  
Cold Weather Package     910
Premium Package     2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated steering wheel     135
HD radio     315
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Xenon HID headlights     730
Navigation system     1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 450 450 8,500
Options (change) 337 337 7,735
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $36,320 $39,520 $48,725
Total Invoice $33,908 $36,847 $44,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,830
Model Year201720172009
ModelOutbackOutbackX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6260hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/55-17
Total Price$36,320$39,520$48,725
Adjustments for Features0-3,440-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,320$36,080$48,355
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$0
Total Invoice$33,908$36,847$44,810
Adjustments for Features0-3,207-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,908$33,640$44,470
Cost Above Minimum$268$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year201720172009
ModelOutbackOutbackX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringxDrive30i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector $40 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - three year subscription $400 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,400$10,840$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,440$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,207-340

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172009
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
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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