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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: $45,200

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $1,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,590

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $1,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelX3Pathfinder
Trim3.0siLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,600 $40,240
Base Invoice $35,510 $37,264
Sport Activity Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated steering wheel 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Value Package   2,100
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Sport Activity Package 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Navigation system 1,640  
Heated steering wheel 135  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Value Package   1,943
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 5,775 5,830
Options (change) 5,255 5,393
Destination 825 825
Total Price $45,200 $46,895
Total Invoice $41,590 $43,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,135
Model Year20082012
ModelX3Pathfinder
Trim3.0siLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18265/60-18
Total Price$45,200$46,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,200$43,630
Total Invoice$41,590$43,482
Adjustments for Features0-3,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,590$40,455

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082012
ModelX3Pathfinder
Trim3.0siLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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$7,270$10,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,027

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082012
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 3.0si

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

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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