BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2009 Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2012

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BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,265

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $21,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,252

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $19,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
Model5-SeriesPathfinder
Trim535iLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $55,400 $40,240
Base Invoice $51,150 $37,264
Premium Package 2,500  
Navigation system 1,900  
Proximity key 1,000  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
4.0L V6   0
Floor mats   200
Premium Package 2,275  
Navigation system 1,730  
Proximity key 910  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
4.0L V6   0
Floor mats   163
Options (change) 6,495 200
Options (change) 5,910 163
Destination 825 825
Total Price $62,720 $41,265
Total Invoice $57,885 $38,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,023
Model Year20092012
Model5-SeriesPathfinder
Trim535iLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6266hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17265/60-18
Total Price$62,720$41,265
Adjustments for Features-1,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,975$41,265
Total Invoice$57,885$38,252
Adjustments for Features-1,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,275$38,252

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092012
Model5-SeriesPathfinder
Trim535iLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$8,755$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6100

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092012
Model5-SeriesPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in112.2 in
Length191.2 in192.3 in
Width72.7 in72.8 in
Height58.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.649.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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