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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: $7,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPathfinder
Trim330i330eM340iM3LE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $38,120
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700   1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190    
Shadow Sport Design   600      
Obstacle detection, rear   750      
Sunroof       0  
Wood trim       0  
4.0L V6         0
Floor mats         200
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610      
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,605
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Heated front seats 460 460 460    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175    
Shadow Sport Design   550      
Obstacle detection, rear   690      
Sunroof       0  
Wood trim       0  
4.0L V6         0
Floor mats         163
Options (change) 6,140 7,490 4,390 1,500 2,050
Options (change) 5,650 6,890 4,040 1,380 1,768
Destination 995 995 995 995 810
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $48,385 $49,034 $60,085 $72,395 $40,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,545
Model Year20212021202120212011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPathfinder
Trim330i330eM340iM3LE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6266hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$48,385$49,034$60,085$72,395$40,980
Adjustments for Features-1,160-1,685-1,410-1,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,225$47,349$58,675$71,235$40,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$124$11,450$24,010$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20212021202120212011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesPathfinder
Trim330i330eM340iM3LE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Class IV trailer hitch    $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
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$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0   
8 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler   $200 
Running boards    $350
Skid plate (one)    $50
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$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$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$7,155$7,680$7,405$7,155$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$1,685$1,410$1,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-159-133-118-380

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20212011
Model3-SeriesPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.2 in
Length185.7 in192.3 in
Width71.9 in72.8 in
Height56.8 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
16.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.949.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.979.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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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