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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: $47,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $4,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,645

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $4,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelX3Pathfinder
TrimxDrive35iLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,500 $40,240
Base Invoice $42,540 $37,264
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 5,400 6,030
Options (change) 4,910 5,556
Destination 995 825
Total Price $51,895 $47,095
Total Invoice $48,445 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,207
Model Year20152012
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$51,895$47,095
Adjustments for Features-6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,260$47,095
Total Invoice$48,445$43,645
Adjustments for Features-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,852$43,645

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152012
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
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 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 (4 wire)$125 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,680$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152012
ModelX3Pathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.2 in
Length183.8 in192.3 in
Width74.1 in72.8 in
Height66.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,230 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 Legroom36.5 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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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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