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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: $41,265

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $8,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,252

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $8,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelPathfinder3-Series3-Series
TrimLE328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,240 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $37,264 $39,920 $41,300
4.0L V6 0    
Floor mats 200    
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Luxury Package   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Premium Package   1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
4.0L V6 0    
Floor mats 163    
Navigation system   1,775 1,775
Luxury Package   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Premium Package   1,545 1,545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 200 6,150 6,150
Options (change) 163 5,595 5,595
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $41,265 $49,795 $51,295
Total Invoice $38,252 $46,510 $47,890

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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: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,428
Model Year201220162016
ModelPathfinder3-Series3-Series
TrimLE328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine266hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$41,265$49,795$51,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,100-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,265$45,695$47,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$38,252$46,510$47,890
Adjustments for Features0-3,830-3,734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,252$42,680$44,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,476

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220162016
ModelPathfinder3-Series3-Series
TrimLE328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$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 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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
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$6,970$11,070$10,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,830-3,734

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelPathfinder3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length192.3 in182.0 in
Width72.8 in71.3 in
Height72.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.0 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

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