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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: $36,428

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $16,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelOutbackOutbackX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,995 $38,995 $42,700
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458  
Navigation system     2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Heated second row seats     450
Cold Weather Package     700
Rearview camera     400
Auto-dimming headlights     250
Premium Package     3,450
Roof rails     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343  
Navigation system     1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Heated second row seats     410
Cold Weather Package     635
Rearview camera     365
Auto-dimming headlights     230
Premium Package     3,140
Roof rails     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 458 458 9,300
Options (change) 343 343 8,470
Destination 975 975 895
Total Price $36,428 $40,428 $52,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,989
Model Year201920192012
ModelOutbackOutbackX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/50-18
Total Price$36,428$40,428$52,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,140-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,428$37,288$51,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year201920192012
ModelOutbackOutbackX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
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 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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$7,325$10,465$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-102-1,625

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20192012
ModelOutbackX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in110.6 in
Length189.9 in183.0 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height66.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in39.9 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 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested76530%

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