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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: $43,335

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,306

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $1,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelPathfinder3-Series
TrimPlatinum325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,070 $34,600
Base Invoice $39,089 $31,665
Cargo Package 305  
Premium Package   2,900
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio   595
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Cargo Package 257  
Premium Package   2,640
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio   540
Adaptive cruise control   2,000
Options (change) 305 10,320
Options (change) 257 9,390
Destination 960 695
Total Price $43,335 $45,615
Total Invoice $40,306 $41,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,825
Model Year20172006
ModelPathfinder3-Series
TrimPlatinum325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine284hp V6215hp I6
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20205/55-16
Total Price$43,335$45,615
Adjustments for Features-3,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,700$45,615
Total Invoice$40,306$41,750
Adjustments for Features-3,3810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,925$41,750

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172006
ModelPathfinder3-Series
TrimPlatinum325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
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 tray$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$9,655$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3810

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172006
ModelPathfinder3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.2 in108.7 in
Length198.5 in178.2 in
Width77.2 in71.5 in
Height69.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,293 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 Platinum

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested222577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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