BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2012 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,020

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $24,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,604

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $22,821

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim528i535i550i2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $26,621 $30,453
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850   2,190 1,180
Premium Package 2,250 1,000      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
App support 250 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Sunroof       800  
Floor mats       225 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350 350
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685   1,939 1,044
Premium Package 2,050 910      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Proximity key 910 910 910    
App support 230 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Sunroof       708  
Floor mats       175 175
Illuminated door sill trim plates       276 276
Options (change) 10,100 8,850 5,450 3,565 1,755
Options (change) 9,200 8,060 4,965 3,098 1,495
Destination 895 895 895 885 885
Total Price $57,895 $62,245 $68,345 $33,020 $35,330
Total Invoice $53,425 $57,435 $63,080 $30,604 $32,833

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW 5-Series dealer quotes or Nissan Altima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,900
Model Year20122012201220172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim528i535i550i2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$57,895$62,245$68,345$33,020$35,330
Adjustments for Features-3,165-3,165-3,0150-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,730$59,080$65,330$33,020$34,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,600$0$1,710
Total Invoice$53,425$57,435$63,080$30,604$32,833
Adjustments for Features-2,921-2,920-2,7830-558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,504$54,515$60,297$30,604$32,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,011$9,793$0$1,671

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012201220172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim528i535i550i2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
CVT   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
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$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  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,555$7,555$7,405$4,390$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$3,165$3,015$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,921-2,920-2,7830-558

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in109.3 in
Length193.1 in191.9 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,198 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested95037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.