BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2018

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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,780

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $6,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,081

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $5,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
Model3-SeriesPathfinderPathfinder
Trim325iSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $31,665 $34,849 $39,321
Premium Package 2,900    
Navigation system 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Satellite radio 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Proximity key 500    
Heated front seats 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Cargo Package   305 305
Premium Package 2,640    
Navigation system 1,820    
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Satellite radio 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Proximity key 455    
Heated front seats 455    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000    
Cargo Package   257 257
Options (change) 10,320 305 305
Options (change) 9,390 257 257
Destination 695 975 975
Total Price $45,615 $38,780 $43,600
Total Invoice $41,750 $36,081 $40,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,492
Model Year200620182018
Model3-SeriesPathfinderPathfinder
Trim325iSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$45,615$38,780$43,600
Adjustments for Features0-885-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,615$37,895$39,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,070
Total Invoice$41,750$36,081$40,553
Adjustments for Features0-823-3,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,750$35,258$37,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,914

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620182018
Model3-SeriesPathfinderPathfinder
Trim325iSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
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 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
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
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
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$6,020$6,905$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$885$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-823-3,381

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.2 in
Length178.2 in198.5 in
Width71.5 in77.2 in
Height55.8 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,293 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.847.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

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

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