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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: $15,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,931

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $14,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelTribecaTribecaX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $45,500
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $42,540
Sunroof 1,500    
Cargo cover 75 75  
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360  
Navigation system 2,200 2,200 2,150
Driver Assistance Package     950
Premium Package     2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Sunroof 1,304    
Cargo cover 49 49  
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234  
Navigation system 1,912 1,913 1,955
Driver Assistance Package     865
Premium Package     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 4,135 2,635 6,350
Options (change) 3,499 2,196 5,775
Destination 775 775 995
Total Price $37,505 $39,305 $52,845
Total Invoice $34,931 $36,674 $49,310

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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: $11,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,034
Model Year201220122015
ModelTribecaTribecaX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$37,505$39,305$52,845
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,505$38,705$49,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$34,931$36,674$49,310
Adjustments for Features0-560-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,931$36,114$45,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,183$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122015
ModelTribecaTribecaX3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel 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$25 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$6,225$6,825$9,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-3,345

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122015
ModelTribecaX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in110.6 in
Length191.5 in183.8 in
Width73.9 in74.1 in
Height66.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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