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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: $40,980

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $14,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,882

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $13,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPathfinder
Trim528i535i550iLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $38,120
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $35,304
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Rearview camera     400  
Floor mats       200
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   1,605
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Rearview camera     365  
Floor mats       163
Options (change) 9,275 9,275 5,425 2,050
Options (change) 8,440 8,440 4,935 1,768
Destination 875 875 875 810
Total Price $55,200 $60,250 $66,500 $40,980
Total Invoice $50,960 $55,605 $61,395 $37,882

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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: $14,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,369
Model Year2011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPathfinder
Trim528i535i550iLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8hp
TransmissionT8T8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$55,200$60,250$66,500$40,980
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,300-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,200$59,550$65,200$40,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,000$0
Total Invoice$50,960$55,605$61,395$37,882
Adjustments for Features0-646-1,200-291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,960$54,959$60,195$37,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,999$9,235$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPathfinder
Trim528i535i550iLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $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$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$6,905$7,605$8,205$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,300$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-646-1,200-291

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112011
Model5-SeriesPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in112.2 in
Length193.1 in192.3 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in
Height57.6 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
18.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.449.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.479.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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