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Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,407

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $9,643

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,049

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $8,316

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTribecaX3
TrimLimited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $38,600
Base Invoice $30,702 $35,510
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293  
Cargo cover 149  
Obstacle detection, rear 325 700
Navigation system 2,400 1,800
Premium Package   2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Heated front seats   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190  
Cargo cover 91  
Obstacle detection, rear 211 635
Navigation system 2,210 1,640
Premium Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Heated front seats   455
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 3,167 6,625
Options (change) 2,702 6,030
Destination 645 825
Total Price $36,407 $46,050
Total Invoice $34,049 $42,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,273
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,056
Model Year20082008
ModelTribecaX3
TrimLimited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6260hp I6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/55-17
Total Price$36,407$46,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,407$44,680
Total Invoice$34,049$42,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,049$41,105

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082008
ModelTribecaX3
TrimLimited3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
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$5,400$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,260

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082008
ModelTribecaX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in110.1 in
Length191.5 in179.7 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.8 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 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

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
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

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