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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: $45,230

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $15,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,988

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $14,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPathfinder
Trim528i535i550iPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $42,320
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $39,321
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Premium Package 2,250 1,000    
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
App support 250 250 250  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000    
Around view cameras 800 800 800  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Convenience Package     1,700  
Floor mats       235
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Premium Package 2,050 910    
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
App support 230 230 230  
Proximity key 910 910    
Around view cameras 730 730 730  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,505
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Convenience Package     1,545  
Floor mats       187
Options (change) 13,100 11,850 9,150 1,935
Options (change) 11,930 10,790 8,330 1,692
Destination 895 895 895 975
Total Price $60,895 $65,245 $72,045 $45,230
Total Invoice $56,155 $60,165 $66,445 $41,988

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,880
Model Year2012201220122018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPathfinder
Trim528i535i550iPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8284hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18235/55-20
Total Price$60,895$65,245$72,045$45,230
Adjustments for Features00-500-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,895$65,245$71,545$43,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,650$0
Total Invoice$56,155$60,165$66,445$41,988
Adjustments for Features00-461-1,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,155$60,165$65,984$40,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$9,829$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2012201220122018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPathfinder
Trim528i535i550iPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers  $300 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
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$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear spoiler   $200
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,720$6,720$7,220$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$500$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments00-461-1,713

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in114.2 in
Length193.1 in198.5 in
Width73.2 in77.2 in
Height57.6 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,293 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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 seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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