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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: $45,230

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $14,337

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,988

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $13,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPathfinder5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,320 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $39,321 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Floor mats 235          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,700 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Executive Tier   2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190  
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350  
Luxury Seating Package           1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Floor mats 187          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,505 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Executive Tier   1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175  
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320  
Luxury Seating Package           1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery           920
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 1,935 10,990 10,840 9,540 9,540 5,050
Options (change) 1,692 10,110 9,970 8,775 8,775 4,645
Destination 975 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $45,230 $64,385 $59,567 $68,235 $72,535 $79,445
Total Invoice $41,988 $60,515 $55,707 $64,110 $68,110 $74,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,428
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPathfinder5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine284hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionCVTT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$45,230$64,385$59,567$68,235$72,535$79,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,605-1,380-1,605-3,555-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,230$62,780$58,187$66,630$68,980$76,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,253
Total Invoice$41,988$60,515$55,707$64,110$68,110$74,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,509-1,291-1,508-3,338-2,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,988$59,006$54,416$62,602$64,772$71,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,590$0$8,186$10,356$17,343

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPathfinder5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers $300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200     
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200 
Moving object detection, front$25     
Moving object detection, rear$25     
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera     $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Tow hook(s), front$40     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750     
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    $300
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, third row seats$125     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,540$11,145$10,920$11,145$13,095$12,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605$1,380$1,605$3,555$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,509-1,291-1,508-3,338-2,821

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelPathfinder5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in117.1 in
Length198.5 in194.6 in
Width77.2 in73.5 in
Height69.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,293 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested165085%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested165085%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested165085%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested165085%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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