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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: $14,358

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,049

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $12,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelTribecaX3
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $41,050
Base Invoice $30,702 $37,965
Navigation system 2,400 2,150
Cargo cover 149  
Obstacle detection, rear 325 750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293  
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   250
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   250
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 2,210 1,955
Cargo cover 91  
Obstacle detection, rear 211 685
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190  
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   230
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   230
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 3,167 8,840
Options (change) 2,702 8,055
Destination 645 875
Total Price $36,407 $50,765
Total Invoice $34,049 $46,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,998
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,742
Model Year20082011
ModelTribecaX3
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$36,407$50,765
Adjustments for Features0-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,407$47,405
Total Invoice$34,049$46,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,049$43,791

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelTribecaX3
TrimLimitedxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $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 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$5,050$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,104

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelTribecaX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in110.6 in
Length191.5 in183.0 in
Width73.9 in74.1 in
Height66.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.8 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested184062%

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