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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: $39,213

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $4,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202006
ModelOutbackOutbackX3
TrimLimited XTTouring XT3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,745 $39,695 $36,800
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458  
Premium Package     1,800
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated steering wheel     150
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Navigation system     1,800
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343  
Premium Package     1,640
Xenon HID headlights     730
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Heated steering wheel     135
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 458 458 6,575
Options (change) 343 343 5,985
Destination 1,010 1,010 695
Total Price $39,213 $41,163 $44,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,168
Model Year202020202006
ModelOutbackOutbackX3
TrimLimited XTTouring XT3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine260hp H4260hp H4225hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/55-17
Total Price$39,213$41,163$44,070
Adjustments for Features-2,105-5,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,108$35,958$44,070
Cost Above Minimum$1,150$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year202020202006
ModelOutbackOutbackX3
TrimLimited XTTouring XT3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
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
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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$8,775$11,875$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$5,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-73-1710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. BMW X3

Model Year20202006
ModelOutbackX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in110.1 in
Length191.3 in179.7 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,915 lb.4,023 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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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