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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: $38,115

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $13,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,101

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $13,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420182018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder3-Series3-Series
TrimSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,250 $38,250 $39,950 $42,950 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $32,503 $35,264 $36,830 $39,592 $43,415 $42,020
Cargo Package 225 225 225 225    
Tech Package 1,570 1,570        
Floor mats 210 210 210 210    
Navigation system         1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier         850 850
Luxury Design         0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Heated front seats         500 500
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750
Heated steering wheel         190 190
Heated second row seats         350 350
Leather seating surfaces         1,450 1,450
Cargo Package 200 200 200 200    
Tech Package 1,379 1,379        
Floor mats 159 159 159 159    
Navigation system         1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier         780 780
Luxury Design         0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)         505 505
Heated front seats         460 460
Obstacle detection, rear         690 690
Heated steering wheel         175 175
Heated second row seats         320 320
Leather seating surfaces         1,335 1,335
Options (change) 2,005 2,005 435 435 6,340 6,340
Options (change) 1,738 1,738 359 359 5,830 5,830
Destination 860 860 860 860 995 995
Total Price $38,115 $41,115 $41,245 $44,245 $53,285 $51,785
Total Invoice $35,101 $37,862 $38,049 $40,811 $50,240 $48,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,094
Model Year201420142014201420182018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder3-Series3-Series
TrimSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp V6230hp I4 H260hp V6230hp I4 H180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 13?, 13205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,115$41,115$41,245$44,245$53,285$51,785
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,300-1,475-4,830-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,115$40,940$39,945$42,770$48,455$46,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$1,830$4,655$1,600$0
Total Invoice$35,101$37,862$38,049$40,811$50,240$48,845
Adjustments for Features0-161-1,199-1,361-4,554-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,101$37,701$36,850$39,450$45,686$44,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$1,749$4,349$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420142014201420182018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder3-Series3-Series
TrimSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Residual heat    $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150$150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,580$5,755$6,880$7,055$10,410$10,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,300$1,475$4,830$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-1,199-1,361-4,554-4,650

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142018
ModelPathfinder3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.2 in110.6 in
Length197.2 in182.0 in
Width77.2 in71.3 in
Height69.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,150 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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