Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2006 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,255

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $8,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,452

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $7,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPathfinder3-Series
TrimLE328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,500 $37,500
Base Invoice $30,982 $34,680
Navigation system 1,800 2,150
Satellite radio 350  
Premium Package   1,900
Cold Weather Package   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Roof rails   100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 1,561 1,955
Satellite radio 304  
Premium Package   1,730
Cold Weather Package   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Roof rails   90
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,150 5,950
Options (change) 1,865 5,415
Destination 605 895
Total Price $36,255 $44,345
Total Invoice $33,452 $40,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,188
Model Year20062012
ModelPathfinder3-Series
TrimLE328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,255$44,345
Adjustments for Features-7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,550$44,345
Total Invoice$33,452$40,990
Adjustments for Features-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,802$40,990

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelPathfinder3-Series
TrimLE328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,790$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6500

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelPathfinder3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length187.6 in178.2 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height72.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft358.0 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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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