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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: $40,980

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $9,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,882

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $9,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
Model3-Series3-SeriesPathfinder
Trim328d330iLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $38,120
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $35,304
Luxury Design 0 0  
Convenience Tier 850 850  
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
4.0L V6     0
Floor mats     200
Luxury Design 0 0  
Convenience Tier 780 780  
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,605
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
4.0L V6     0
Floor mats     163
Options (change) 5,240 5,240 2,050
Options (change) 4,820 4,820 1,768
Destination 995 995 810
Total Price $52,185 $50,685 $40,980
Total Invoice $49,230 $47,835 $37,882

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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: $5,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,682
Model Year201820182011
Model3-Series3-SeriesPathfinder
Trim328d330iLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4266hp 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)225/50-17225/50-17265/60-18
Total Price$52,185$50,685$40,980
Adjustments for Features-4,425-4,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,760$46,160$40,980
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$49,230$47,835$37,882
Adjustments for Features-4,174-4,2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,056$43,564$37,882
Cost Above Minimum$1,492$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201820182011
Model3-Series3-SeriesPathfinder
Trim328d330iLE
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 
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 mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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$10,770$10,870$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,425$4,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,174-4,2710

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182011
Model3-SeriesPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.2 in
Length182.0 in192.3 in
Width71.3 in72.8 in
Height56.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,663 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 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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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