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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: $30,760

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $22,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,083

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $21,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAltima
Trim528i535i550i2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $27,660
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $25,283
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
App support 250 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Driver Assistance Package   1,350 1,350  
Rearview camera     400  
Technology Package       1,090
Floor mats       185
Sunroof       800
Illuminated door sill trim plates       235
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
App support 230 230 230  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Driver Assistance Package   1,230 1,230  
Rearview camera     365  
Technology Package       946
Floor mats       152
Sunroof       729
Illuminated door sill trim plates       183
Options (change) 7,225 8,575 4,725 2,310
Options (change) 6,580 7,810 4,305 2,010
Destination 875 875 875 790
Total Price $53,150 $59,550 $65,800 $30,760
Total Invoice $49,100 $54,975 $60,765 $28,083

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,386
Model Year2011201120112013
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAltima
Trim528i535i550i2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8182hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$53,150$59,550$65,800$30,760
Adjustments for Features-1,765-3,065-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,385$56,485$62,135$30,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,100$10,750$0
Total Invoice$49,100$54,975$60,765$28,083
Adjustments for Features-1,631-2,830-3,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,469$52,145$57,380$28,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,676$9,911$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011201120112013
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAltima
Trim528i535i550i2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,155$6,455$7,055$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$3,065$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,631-2,830-3,3850

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112013
Model5-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in109.3 in
Length193.1 in191.5 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112598%
Total Not Requested252%

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