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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: $40,500

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $3,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,684

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $2,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
Model3-SeriesPathfinderPathfinder
Trim328iSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,700 $36,060 $41,410
Base Invoice $33,025 $33,512 $38,477
Premium Package 1,900 3,330  
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Roof rails 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Proximity key 500    
Heated front seats 500    
Heated steering wheel 190    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Cargo Package   225 225
Premium Package 1,730 3,087  
Navigation system 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Roof rails 90    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Proximity key 455    
Heated front seats 455    
Heated steering wheel 175    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Cargo Package   200 200
Options (change) 6,940 3,555 225
Options (change) 6,320 3,287 200
Destination 875 885 885
Total Price $43,515 $40,500 $42,520
Total Invoice $40,220 $37,684 $39,562

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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: $6,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,904
Model Year201020152015
Model3-SeriesPathfinderPathfinder
Trim328iSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$43,515$40,500$42,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,620-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,515$36,880$38,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520
Total Invoice$40,220$37,684$39,562
Adjustments for Features0-3,368-3,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,220$34,316$35,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201020152015
Model3-SeriesPathfinderPathfinder
Trim328iSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
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$4,835$8,455$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,620$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,368-3,833

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20102015
Model3-SeriesPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.2 in
Length178.2 in197.2 in
Width71.5 in77.2 in
Height55.8 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,150 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 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
Compass0Yes
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 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 cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested140047%

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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