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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: $47,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,645

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelPathfinderX3
TrimLExDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,240 $42,700
Base Invoice $37,264 $39,465
Value Package 2,100  
Floor mats 200  
5.6L V8 1,530  
4WD w/low range 2,200  
Cold Weather Package   700
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   250
Proximity key   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Value Package 1,943  
Floor mats 163  
5.6L V8 1,415  
4WD w/low range 2,035  
Cold Weather Package   635
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   230
Proximity key   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,030 5,950
Options (change) 5,556 5,415
Destination 825 895
Total Price $47,095 $49,545
Total Invoice $43,645 $45,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,409
Model Year20122012
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$47,095$49,545
Adjustments for Features-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,715$49,545
Total Invoice$43,645$45,775
Adjustments for Features-1,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,366$45,775

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
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 (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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,210$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelPathfinderX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length192.3 in183.0 in
Width72.8 in74.1 in
Height72.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,020 lb.4,222 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 in36.8 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%

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