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BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,570

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $4,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,985

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $4,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelX3Pathfinder
Trim3.0iLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,800 $40,240
Base Invoice $33,670 $37,264
Premium Package 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated steering wheel 150  
Heated front seats 500  
Deep-tinted rear windows 350  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Value Package   2,100
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Premium Package 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Navigation system 1,640  
Heated steering wheel 135  
Heated front seats 455  
Deep-tinted rear windows 320  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Value Package   1,943
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 5,075 5,830
Options (change) 4,620 5,393
Destination 695 825
Total Price $42,570 $46,895
Total Invoice $38,985 $43,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,785
Model Year20062012
ModelX3Pathfinder
Trim3.0iLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6310hp V8
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17265/60-18
Total Price$42,570$46,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,570$43,970
Total Invoice$38,985$43,482
Adjustments for Features0-2,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,985$40,770

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062012
ModelX3Pathfinder
Trim3.0iLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,320$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,712

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062012
ModelX3Pathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in112.2 in
Length179.7 in192.3 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height66.0 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.049.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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