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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: $40,780

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $1,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,719

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $1,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesPathfinder
Trim328iLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,700 $38,120
Base Invoice $33,025 $35,304
Premium Package 1,900  
Navigation system 2,100 1,850
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
Roof rails 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
4.0L V6   0
Premium Package 1,730  
Navigation system 1,910 1,605
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
Roof rails 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
4.0L V6   0
Options (change) 6,190 1,850
Options (change) 5,635 1,605
Destination 875 810
Total Price $42,765 $40,780
Total Invoice $39,535 $37,719

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,190
Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesPathfinder
Trim328iLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6266hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/60-18
Total Price$42,765$40,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,765$39,295
Total Invoice$39,535$37,719
Adjustments for Features0-1,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,535$36,345

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesPathfinder
Trim328iLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$4,995$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,374

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length178.2 in192.3 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height55.8 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		24.849.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft379.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000		1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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