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Nissan LEAF vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,515

Nissan LEAF SL Plus   
Difference: $10,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020122012
ModelLEAFX3X3
TrimSL PlusxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,900 $37,100 $42,700
Floor mats 190    
Technology Package   3,200 3,200
Premium Package   3,450 3,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Proximity key   500  
Heated front seats   500 500
App support   250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Floor mats 144    
Technology Package   2,910 2,910
Premium Package   3,140 3,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Proximity key   455  
Heated front seats   455 455
App support   230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 190 9,700 8,300
Options (change) 144 8,830 7,555
Destination 925 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $37,515 $47,695 $51,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,565
Model Year202020122012
ModelLEAFX3X3
TrimSL PlusxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine214hp E240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA1T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$37,515$47,695$51,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,225-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,515$43,470$47,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,725

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW X3

Model Year202020122012
ModelLEAFX3X3
TrimSL PlusxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Remote climate control$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$5,345$9,570$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,225$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,901-4,340

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW X3

Model Year20202012
ModelLEAFX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length176.4 in183.0 in
Width70.5 in74.1 in
Height61.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested41522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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 mat40Yes
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 Requested119036%
Total Not Requested210064%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested41522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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 mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested144057%
Total Not Requested107543%

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