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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: $42,550

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $15,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,514

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $14,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPathfinderPathfinder
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $33,837 $38,663
Premium Package 2,250 1,000 2,300   3,330  
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,700 1,700
Around view cameras 800 800 800 800    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Convenience Package       1,700    
Floor mats         210 210
Premium Package 2,050 910 2,095   3,087  
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 955 1,320    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Proximity key 910 910        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,531 1,492
Around view cameras 730 730 730 730    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Convenience Package       1,545    
Floor mats         159 159
Options (change) 10,450 9,200 7,250 6,500 5,240 1,910
Options (change) 9,515 8,375 6,600 5,915 4,777 1,651
Destination 895 895 895 895 900 900
Total Price $58,245 $62,595 $69,095 $69,395 $42,550 $44,420
Total Invoice $53,740 $57,750 $63,750 $64,030 $39,514 $41,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,500
Model Year201220122012201220162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPathfinderPathfinder
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$58,245$62,595$69,095$69,395$42,550$44,420
Adjustments for Features000-500-295-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,245$62,595$69,095$68,895$42,255$43,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,850$10,650$0$1,470
Total Invoice$53,740$57,750$63,750$64,030$39,514$41,214
Adjustments for Features000-461-274-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,740$57,750$63,750$63,569$39,240$40,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$10,010$9,829$0$1,329

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220122012201220162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPathfinderPathfinder
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
CVT    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Power door closers   $300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails    $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$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 $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
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$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$125
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Total Value of Features$6,820$6,820$6,820$7,320$7,115$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$500$295$695
Value of Feature Adjustments000-461-274-645

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122016
Model5-SeriesPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in114.2 in
Length193.1 in197.2 in
Width73.2 in77.2 in
Height57.6 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.447.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.479.8 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, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195065%
Total Not Requested105035%

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