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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: $40,500

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $11,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,684

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $10,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderX3
TrimSLPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $41,050
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $37,965
Cargo Package 225 225  
Premium Package 3,330   3,450
Technology Package     3,200
Cold Weather Package     1,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Power liftgate     500
Proximity key     500
Roof rails     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Cargo Package 200 200  
Premium Package 3,087   3,140
Technology Package     2,910
Cold Weather Package     1,045
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Power liftgate     455
Proximity key     455
Roof rails     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 3,555 225 9,950
Options (change) 3,287 200 9,055
Destination 885 885 875
Total Price $40,500 $42,520 $51,875
Total Invoice $37,684 $39,562 $47,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,429
Model Year201520152011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderX3
TrimSLPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20245/50-18
Total Price$40,500$42,520$51,875
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,500$42,020$49,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$37,684$39,562$47,895
Adjustments for Features0-465-1,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,684$39,097$46,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3

Model Year201520152011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderX3
TrimSLPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$6,630$7,130$8,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-465-1,782

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152011
ModelPathfinderX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in110.6 in
Length197.2 in183.0 in
Width77.2 in74.1 in
Height69.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in39.9 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 in36.8 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft363.3 ft3

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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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192564%
Total Not Requested107536%

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 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested117539%
Total Not Requested181561%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested41522%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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