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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: $39,415

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $8,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,386

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $8,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
Model3-Series3-SeriesPathfinder
Trim328i328dLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,950 $43,450 $36,080
Base Invoice $39,275 $40,655 $33,418
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,400
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Floor mats     155
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 2,082
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Floor mats     106
Options (change) 5,400 5,400 2,555
Options (change) 4,910 4,910 2,188
Destination 995 995 780
Total Price $48,345 $49,845 $39,415
Total Invoice $45,180 $46,560 $36,386

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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: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,187
Model Year201520152008
Model3-Series3-SeriesPathfinder
Trim328i328dLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D266hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17265/65-17
Total Price$48,345$49,845$39,415
Adjustments for Features-2,790-2,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,555$47,155$39,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$45,180$46,560$36,386
Adjustments for Features-2,607-2,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,573$44,047$36,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,474$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201520152008
Model3-Series3-SeriesPathfinder
Trim328i328dLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,295$9,195$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$2,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,607-2,5130

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152008
Model3-SeriesPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.2 in
Length182.1 in192.3 in
Width71.3 in72.8 in
Height56.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
17.5 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.549.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%

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