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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: $40,710

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $13,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,843

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $13,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelX3X3PathfinderPathfinder
TrimxDrive30iM40iSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $36,060 $41,410
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $33,512 $38,477
Convenience Tier 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Obstacle detection, rear 750      
Class III trailer hitch 550 550    
Heated second row seats 350 350    
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950    
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350    
Cargo Package     225 225
Premium Package     3,330  
Floor mats     210 210
Convenience Tier 2,620      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Obstacle detection, rear 690      
Class III trailer hitch 505 505    
Heated second row seats 320 320    
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715    
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320    
Cargo Package     200 200
Premium Package     3,087  
Floor mats     159 159
Options (change) 10,550 6,600 3,765 435
Options (change) 9,700 6,070 3,446 359
Destination 995 995 885 885
Total Price $53,995 $61,895 $40,710 $42,730
Total Invoice $50,855 $58,245 $37,843 $39,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,769
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelX3X3PathfinderPathfinder
TrimxDrive30iM40iSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4355hp I6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT8T8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$53,995$61,895$40,710$42,730
Adjustments for Features-4,505-5,4550-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,490$56,440$40,710$42,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,950$0$1,520
Total Invoice$50,855$58,245$37,843$39,721
Adjustments for Features-4,243-5,1330-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,612$53,112$37,843$39,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelX3X3PathfinderPathfinder
TrimxDrive30iM40iSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,035$11,985$6,530$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,505$5,455$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,243-5,1330-465

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182015
ModelX3Pathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in114.2 in
Length185.9 in197.2 in
Width74.4 in77.2 in
Height66.0 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
28.747.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190063%
Total Not Requested110037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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