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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $57,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $53,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
Model5-SeriesAltimaAltima
TrimM53.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,900 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $77,370 $21,826 $25,340
Folding second row seats 475    
Rear spoiler 0    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Navigation Package   5,700 1,800
Braking and Airbag Package   800  
Body kit   340 340
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
Folding second row seats 430    
Rear spoiler 0    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Navigation Package   5,093 1,561
Braking and Airbag Package   694  
Body kit   262 262
Floor mats   119 119
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 1,070 8,150 3,450
Options (change) 970 7,166 2,940
Destination 825 605 605
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0
Total Price $88,795 $32,355 $31,455
Total Invoice $82,165 $29,597 $28,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,361
Model Year200820062006
Model5-SeriesAltimaAltima
TrimM53.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionS7M5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$88,795$32,355$31,455
Adjustments for Features-6,1100-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,685$32,355$30,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0
Total Invoice$82,165$29,597$28,885
Adjustments for Features-5,6540-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,511$29,597$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,447$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820062006
Model5-SeriesAltimaAltima
TrimM53.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,190$1,080$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,110$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6540-735

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082006
Model5-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in192.3 in
Width72.7 in70.4 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested397592%
Total Not Requested3508%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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