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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: $46,895

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $3,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,482

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $3,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelX3Pathfinder
TrimxDrive35iLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,050 $40,240
Base Invoice $37,965 $37,264
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 3,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cold Weather Package 1,150  
Proximity key 500  
Roof rails 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Value Package   2,100
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 3,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Cold Weather Package 1,045  
Proximity key 455  
Roof rails 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Value Package   1,943
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 8,400 5,830
Options (change) 7,645 5,393
Destination 875 825
Total Price $50,325 $46,895
Total Invoice $46,485 $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: $3,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,212
Model Year20112012
ModelX3Pathfinder
TrimxDrive35iLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6310hp V8
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18265/60-18
Total Price$50,325$46,895
Adjustments for Features0-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,325$46,670
Total Invoice$46,485$43,482
Adjustments for Features0-209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,485$43,273

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112012
ModelX3Pathfinder
TrimxDrive35iLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
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$9,695$9,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112012
ModelX3Pathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.2 in
Length183.0 in192.3 in
Width74.1 in72.8 in
Height65.4 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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		27.6 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		27.649.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.3 ft379.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

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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