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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: $40,945

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $1,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,081

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelPathfinderPathfinder3-Series
TrimSLPlatinum325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $34,600
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $31,665
Premium Package 3,330   2,900
Cargo Package 305 305  
Navigation system     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
Satellite radio     595
Premium Package 3,087   2,640
Cargo Package 257 257  
Navigation system     1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
Satellite radio     540
Options (change) 3,635 305 7,320
Options (change) 3,344 257 6,660
Destination 900 900 695
Total Price $40,945 $42,815 $42,615
Total Invoice $38,081 $39,820 $39,020

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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: $3,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,064
Model Year201620162006
ModelPathfinderPathfinder3-Series
TrimSLPlatinum325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp V6260hp V6215hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20205/55-16
Total Price$40,945$42,815$42,615
Adjustments for Features-2,285-2,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,660$40,130$42,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$38,081$39,820$39,020
Adjustments for Features-2,125-2,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,956$37,323$39,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620162006
ModelPathfinderPathfinder3-Series
TrimSLPlatinum325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$7,880$8,280$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$2,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,125-2,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162006
ModelPathfinder3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.2 in108.7 in
Length197.2 in178.2 in
Width77.2 in71.5 in
Height69.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,150 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in34.6 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 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested202570%
Total Not Requested85030%

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