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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: $46,360

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $5,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,965

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $5,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelPathfinderX3
TrimLExDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,120 $45,500
Base Invoice $35,304 $42,540
Floor mats 200  
Navigation system 1,850 2,150
Value Package 2,100  
5.6L V8 1,080  
4WD w/low range 2,200  
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Floor mats 163  
Navigation system 1,605 1,955
Value Package 1,943  
5.6L V8 1,105  
4WD w/low range 2,035  
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 7,430 5,400
Options (change) 6,851 4,910
Destination 810 995
Total Price $46,360 $51,895
Total Invoice $42,965 $48,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,701
Model Year20112015
ModelPathfinderX3
TrimLExDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
Drivetrain4WD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/50-18
Total Price$46,360$51,895
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,360$51,060
Total Invoice$42,965$48,445
Adjustments for Features0-779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,965$47,666

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112015
ModelPathfinderX3
TrimLExDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
4WD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
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
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
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$9,720$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-779

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112015
ModelPathfinderX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length192.3 in183.8 in
Width72.8 in74.1 in
Height72.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,020 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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%

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