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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: $37,505

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,931

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $11,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTribecaTribeca3-Series3-Series
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $39,275 $40,655
Sunroof 1,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360    
Navigation system 2,200 2,200 2,150 2,150
Cargo cover 75 75    
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Steering-linked headlights     900 900
Premium Package     2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Sunroof 1,304      
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234    
Navigation system 1,912 1,913 1,955 1,955
Cargo cover 49 49    
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Steering-linked headlights     820 820
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 4,135 2,635 7,250 7,250
Options (change) 3,499 2,196 6,595 6,595
Destination 775 775 995 995
Total Price $37,505 $39,305 $50,195 $51,695
Total Invoice $34,931 $36,674 $46,865 $48,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,310
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTribecaTribeca3-Series3-Series
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6256hp H6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,505$39,305$50,195$51,695
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,810-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,505$38,705$47,385$48,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0$1,600
Total Invoice$34,931$36,674$46,865$48,245
Adjustments for Features0-560-2,624-2,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,931$36,114$44,241$45,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,183$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTribecaTribeca3-Series3-Series
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,825$7,425$9,635$9,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,810$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-2,624-2,529

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122015
ModelTribeca3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.2 in110.6 in
Length191.5 in182.1 in
Width73.9 in71.3 in
Height66.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.0 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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