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Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,015

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $15,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,774

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $14,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelPathfinder5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLE528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,080 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $33,418 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Navigation system 2,400        
Floor mats 155        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Premium Package   2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear     750    
Navigation system 2,082        
Floor mats 106        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Premium Package   2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear     685    
Options (change) 4,155 9,175 7,675 4,600 4,525
Options (change) 3,576 8,350 6,985 4,185 4,115
Destination 780 895 895 895 895
Total Price $41,015 $56,970 $61,070 $66,445 $67,420
Total Invoice $37,774 $52,575 $56,360 $61,335 $62,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,209
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelPathfinder5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLE528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$41,015$56,970$61,070$66,445$67,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-1,275-675-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,015$55,245$59,795$65,770$65,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$10,525$10,600
Total Invoice$37,774$52,575$56,360$61,335$62,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,592-1,177-623-1,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,774$50,983$55,183$60,712$60,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$9,729$9,793

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelPathfinder5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLE528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 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
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
Cornering lights $50$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    
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$7,480$9,205$8,755$8,155$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$1,275$675$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,592-1,177-623-1,454

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelPathfinder5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in116.9 in
Length192.3 in193.1 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height72.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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