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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: $37,505

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,931

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelTribecaTribecaX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $36,800
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $33,670
Sunroof 1,500    
Cargo cover 75 75  
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360 700
Navigation system 2,200 2,200 1,800
Premium Package     1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Heated front seats     500
Xenon HID headlights     800
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
Sunroof 1,304    
Cargo cover 49 49  
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234 635
Navigation system 1,912 1,913 1,640
Premium Package     1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Heated front seats     455
Xenon HID headlights     730
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 4,135 2,635 6,425
Options (change) 3,499 2,196 5,850
Destination 775 775 695
Total Price $37,505 $39,305 $43,920
Total Invoice $34,931 $36,674 $40,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,083
Model Year201220122006
ModelTribecaTribecaX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6225hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18235/55-17
Total Price$37,505$39,305$43,920
Adjustments for Features0-600-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,505$38,705$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$34,931$36,674$40,215
Adjustments for Features0-560-201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,931$36,114$40,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,183$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122006
ModelTribecaTribecaX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
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
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$6,700$7,300$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-201

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122006
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 3.0i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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