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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: $26,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,083

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $24,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAltima
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $27,660
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $25,283
Technology Package 1,850 1,850     1,090
Premium Package 2,250        
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
App support 250 250 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   750      
Heated front seats     500    
Floor mats         185
Sunroof         800
Illuminated door sill trim plates         235
Technology Package 1,685 1,685     946
Premium Package 2,050        
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
App support 230 230 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Obstacle detection, rear   685      
Heated front seats     455    
Floor mats         152
Sunroof         729
Illuminated door sill trim plates         183
Options (change) 9,050 7,550 4,000 3,050 2,310
Options (change) 8,245 6,880 3,645 2,780 2,010
Destination 895 895 895 895 790
Total Price $56,845 $60,945 $65,845 $65,945 $30,760
Total Invoice $52,470 $56,255 $60,795 $60,895 $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: $21,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,966
Model Year20122012201220122013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAltima
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8182hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$56,845$60,945$65,845$65,945$30,760
Adjustments for Features-4,790-4,340-3,390-4,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,055$56,605$62,455$61,905$30,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,400$9,850$0
Total Invoice$52,470$56,255$60,795$60,895$28,083
Adjustments for Features-4,421-4,006-3,130-3,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,049$52,249$57,665$57,164$28,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$9,616$9,115$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012201220122013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAltima
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 $200
Moving object detection, rear    $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Total Value of Features$8,655$8,205$7,255$7,905$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$4,340$3,390$4,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,421-4,006-3,130-3,7310

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122013
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
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 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
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 ActiveHybrid 5

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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested112598%
Total Not Requested252%

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