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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: $38,780

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $10,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,081

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $9,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelPathfinderPathfinder3-Series
TrimSLPlatinum328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,500 $42,320 $37,500
Base Invoice $34,849 $39,321 $34,680
Cargo Package 305 305  
Premium Package     1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,150
Cold Weather Package     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Proximity key     500
Roof rails     100
App support     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Cargo Package 257 257  
Premium Package     1,730
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,955
Cold Weather Package     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Proximity key     455
Roof rails     90
App support     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 305 305 10,750
Options (change) 257 257 9,740
Destination 975 975 895
Total Price $38,780 $43,600 $49,145
Total Invoice $36,081 $40,553 $45,315

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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: $12,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,997
Model Year201820182012
ModelPathfinderPathfinder3-Series
TrimSLPlatinum328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine284hp V6284hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/45-17
Total Price$38,780$43,600$49,145
Adjustments for Features-1,895-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,885$38,955$49,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,070$0
Total Invoice$36,081$40,553$45,315
Adjustments for Features-1,763-4,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,318$36,233$45,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182012
ModelPathfinderPathfinder3-Series
TrimSLPlatinum328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
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
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$7,180$9,930$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,763-4,3200

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
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 in37.4 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

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 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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