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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: $42,365

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $15,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,206

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $13,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPathfinder
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $40,240
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $37,264
Premium Package 2,250        
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Obstacle detection, rear   750      
Heated front seats     500    
4.0L V6         0
Floor mats         200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,100
Premium Package 2,050        
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   685      
Heated front seats     455    
4.0L V6         0
Floor mats         163
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         954
Options (change) 9,650 8,150 4,600 5,000 1,300
Options (change) 8,785 7,420 4,185 4,550 1,117
Destination 895 895 895 895 825
Total Price $57,445 $61,545 $66,445 $67,895 $42,365
Total Invoice $53,010 $56,795 $61,335 $62,665 $39,206

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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: $13,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,203
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPathfinder
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8266hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$57,445$61,545$66,445$67,895$42,365
Adjustments for Features-1,735-1,285-335-1,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,710$60,260$66,110$66,310$42,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,400$10,600$0
Total Invoice$53,010$56,795$61,335$62,665$39,206
Adjustments for Features-1,601-1,186-309-1,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,409$55,609$61,026$61,202$39,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$9,617$9,793$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPathfinder
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power trunk closer$350    
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$100 
Roof rack    $300
Storage compartment under second row seats    $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires    $0
Total Value of Features$9,680$9,230$8,280$9,530$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$1,285$335$1,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,601-1,186-309-1,4630

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
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.4,447 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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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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