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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $58,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $54,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
Model5-SeriesAltimaAltima
TrimM53.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,700 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $79,025 $22,681 $26,565
Folding second row seats 475    
Proximity key 1,000    
Rear spoiler 0   370
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Sport Package   1,300  
Premium Package   4,200  
Stability control   900 900
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Folding second row seats 430    
Proximity key 910    
Rear spoiler 0   292
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Sport Package   1,127  
Premium Package   3,643  
Stability control   780 780
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   137 137
Options (change) 2,070 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 1,880 8,016 3,078
Destination 875 695 695
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0
Total Price $91,645 $34,410 $32,980
Total Invoice $84,780 $31,392 $30,338

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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: $54,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,042
Model Year201020082008
Model5-SeriesAltimaAltima
TrimM53.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$91,645$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-3,7250-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,920$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$84,780$31,392$30,338
Adjustments for Features-3,4460-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,334$31,392$30,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020082008
Model5-SeriesAltimaAltima
TrimM53.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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$6,440$2,715$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4460-46

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102008
Model5-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in189.8 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312589%
Total Not Requested40011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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