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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: $40,485

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $5,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,643

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $5,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelPathfinderPathfinder3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLPlatinum328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Premium Package 3,330   3,100 2,200 2,200
Floor mats 210 210      
Cold Weather Package     950 950 950
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package     1,900 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Premium Package 3,087   2,820 2,000 2,000
Floor mats 159 159      
Cold Weather Package     865 865 865
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package     1,730 1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Options (change) 3,540 210 8,650 7,750 7,750
Options (change) 3,246 159 7,870 7,050 7,050
Destination 885 885 925 925 925
Total Price $40,485 $42,505 $46,425 $51,825 $58,325
Total Invoice $37,643 $39,521 $42,875 $47,855 $53,835

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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: $8,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,970
Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelPathfinderPathfinder3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLPlatinum328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVTCVTM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$40,485$42,505$46,425$51,825$58,325
Adjustments for Features-2,945-3,4450-1,800-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,540$39,060$46,425$50,025$56,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0$3,600$10,025
Total Invoice$37,643$39,521$42,875$47,855$53,835
Adjustments for Features-2,738-3,2030-1,662-1,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,905$36,318$42,875$46,193$52,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0$3,318$9,229

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015201320132013
ModelPathfinderPathfinder3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSLPlatinum328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250$250   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability    $50
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$7,240$7,740$4,295$6,095$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$3,445$0$1,800$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,738-3,2030-1,662-1,731

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelPathfinder3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in110.6 in
Length197.2 in182.5 in
Width77.2 in71.3 in
Height69.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,150 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.3 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 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.1 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192564%
Total Not Requested107536%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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