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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: $40,980

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $16,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,882

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $15,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016201620162016
ModelPathfinder5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLE528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,120 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $35,304 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250
Navigation system 1,850            
Floor mats 200            
Premium Package   2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Navigation system 1,605            
Floor mats 163            
Premium Package   2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 2,050 5,850 4,750 4,750 4,750 2,700 2,200
Options (change) 1,768 5,320 4,320 4,320 4,320 2,455 2,000
Destination 810 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,980 $57,045 $61,595 $63,095 $67,845 $69,995 $98,595
Total Invoice $37,882 $53,180 $57,375 $58,755 $63,125 $65,125 $91,545

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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: $14,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,681
Model Year2011201620162016201620162016
ModelPathfinder5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLE528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$40,980$57,045$61,595$63,095$67,845$69,995$98,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,735-1,735-1,735-1,735-3,335-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,980$55,310$59,860$61,360$66,110$66,660$93,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$6,050$10,800$11,350$38,225
Total Invoice$37,882$53,180$57,375$58,755$63,125$65,125$91,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,617-1,616-1,616-1,614-3,103-4,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,882$51,563$55,759$57,139$61,511$62,022$86,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,196$5,576$9,948$10,459$35,284

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201620162016201620162016
ModelPathfinder5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLE528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225      
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera$200    $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$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$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$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$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$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler      $200
Running boards$350      
Skid plate (one)$50      
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000      
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25      
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats$600      
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
White-letter tires$0      
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,595$9,330$9,330$9,330$9,330$10,930$12,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735$1,735$1,735$1,735$3,335$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,617-1,616-1,616-1,614-3,103-4,698

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112016
ModelPathfinder5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in116.9 in
Length192.3 in193.4 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height72.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,446 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 in35.3 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
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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