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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: $37,905

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $7,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,942

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $7,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014201420142014
Model3-SeriesPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
Trim328iSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $35,250 $38,250 $39,950 $42,950
Base Invoice $34,680 $32,503 $35,264 $36,830 $39,592
Premium Package 1,900        
Navigation system 2,150        
Cold Weather Package 900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350        
Roof rails 100        
Proximity key 500        
Obstacle detection, rear 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Cargo Package   225 225 225 225
Tech Package   1,570 1,570    
Premium Package 1,730        
Navigation system 1,955        
Cold Weather Package 820        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320        
Roof rails 90        
Proximity key 455        
Obstacle detection, rear 685        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Cargo Package   200 200 200 200
Tech Package   1,379 1,379    
Options (change) 7,200 1,795 1,795 225 225
Options (change) 6,555 1,579 1,579 200 200
Destination 895 860 860 860 860
Total Price $45,595 $37,905 $40,905 $41,035 $44,035
Total Invoice $42,130 $34,942 $37,703 $37,890 $40,652

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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: $8,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,013
Model Year20122014201420142014
Model3-SeriesPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
Trim328iSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6260hp V6230hp I4 H260hp V6230hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6?, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$45,595$37,905$40,905$41,035$44,035
Adjustments for Features0-895-1,070-2,195-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,595$37,010$39,835$38,840$41,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,825$1,830$4,655
Total Invoice$42,130$34,942$37,703$37,890$40,652
Adjustments for Features0-825-986-2,027-2,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,130$34,117$36,717$35,863$38,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600$1,746$4,347

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122014201420142014
Model3-SeriesPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
Trim328iSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
CVT $1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25    
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Around view cameras   $500$500
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$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$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Residual heat$50    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
HD radio$50    
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
Satellite radio $200$200$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$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$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$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Wood trim$300    
Total Value of Features$5,035$5,930$6,105$7,230$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895$1,070$2,195$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-825-986-2,027-2,188

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122014
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 Headroom37.4 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Platinum

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

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