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Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,407

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $7,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,049

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $6,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelTribeca3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,595 $37,150
Base Invoice $30,702 $34,380
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293  
Cargo cover 149  
Obstacle detection, rear 325 750
Navigation system 2,400 2,100
Premium Package   1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Roof rails   100
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190  
Cargo cover 91  
Obstacle detection, rear 211 685
Navigation system 2,210 1,910
Premium Package   1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Roof rails   90
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 3,167 6,250
Options (change) 2,702 5,690
Destination 645 875
Total Price $36,407 $44,275
Total Invoice $34,049 $40,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,237
Model Year20082011
ModelTribeca3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6230hp I6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,407$44,275
Adjustments for Features-3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,042$44,275
Total Invoice$34,049$40,945
Adjustments for Features-3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,708$40,945

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelTribeca3-Series
TrimLimited328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$6,050$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelTribeca3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.2 in108.7 in
Length191.5 in178.2 in
Width73.9 in71.5 in
Height66.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested97549%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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