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BMW X5 vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,365

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $22,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,206

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $20,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelX5X5X5X5Pathfinder
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $40,240
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $37,264
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Cold Weather Package 900 900 900 900  
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750      
Running boards 300 300 300 300  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Premium Package     3,400    
Roof rails     100 100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       750  
4.0L V6         0
Floor mats         200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,100
Third-row seat 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Cold Weather Package 820 820 820 820  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505      
Running boards 275 275 275 275  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Premium Package     3,095    
Roof rails     90 90  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       685  
4.0L V6         0
Floor mats         163
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         954
Options (change) 11,500 11,500 12,250 9,600 1,300
Options (change) 10,470 10,470 11,150 8,740 1,117
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Total Price $64,475 $66,975 $64,925 $69,375 $42,365
Total Invoice $59,475 $61,775 $59,880 $64,005 $39,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,066
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelX5X5X5X5Pathfinder
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8266hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$64,475$66,975$64,925$69,375$42,365
Adjustments for Features-6,725-6,825-5,750-4,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,750$60,150$59,175$64,565$42,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$1,425$6,815$0
Total Invoice$59,475$61,775$59,880$64,005$39,206
Adjustments for Features-6,203-6,295-5,303-4,4380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,272$55,480$54,577$59,567$39,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$1,305$6,295$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelX5X5X5X5Pathfinder
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Class IV trailer hitch    $300
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rack    $300
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
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 with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000$1000 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
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$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350 
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$13,845$13,945$12,870$11,930$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,725$6,825$5,750$4,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,203-6,295-5,303-4,4380

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112012
ModelX5Pathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in112.2 in
Length191.2 in192.3 in
Width76.1 in72.8 in
Height69.9 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 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
7.1 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71544%
Total Not Requested92556%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested161582%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71544%
Total Not Requested92556%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested161582%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested125044%
Total Not Requested161556%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71544%
Total Not Requested92556%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71544%
Total Not Requested92556%

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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