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Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,835

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $12,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,740

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $12,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPathfinderX3X3
TrimPlatinumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,320 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $39,321 $40,160 $51,180
Cargo Package 305    
Floor mats 235    
Driving Assistance Package   900 900
Premium Tier   3,300 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   750  
Convenience Tier   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350 350
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700
Heated second row seats   350 350
Class III trailer hitch   550 550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Cargo Package 257    
Floor mats 187    
Driving Assistance Package   830 830
Premium Tier   3,035 2,715
Obstacle detection, rear   690  
Convenience Tier   2,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320 320
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565
Heated second row seats   320 320
Class III trailer hitch   505 505
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Options (change) 540 12,650 8,700
Options (change) 444 11,635 8,005
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $43,835 $56,095 $63,995
Total Invoice $40,740 $52,790 $60,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,657
Model Year201820182018
ModelPathfinderX3X3
TrimPlatinumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine284hp V6248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$43,835$56,095$63,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,605-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,835$52,490$59,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,950
Total Invoice$40,740$52,790$60,180
Adjustments for Features0-3,393-4,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,740$49,397$55,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,500

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820182018
ModelPathfinderX3X3
TrimPlatinumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$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  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$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  
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$7,930$11,535$12,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,393-4,283

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelPathfinderX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in112.8 in
Length198.5 in185.9 in
Width77.2 in74.4 in
Height69.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,293 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested190084%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested114053%

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