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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $21,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $20,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAltima
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM53.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100 $25,570
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250 $23,697
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500     2,130
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Rear spoiler           0  
Wood trim           0  
Sport Package             2,370
Technology Package             1,780
Door sill trim plates             175
Floor mats             180
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365     1,848
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Rear spoiler           0  
Wood trim           0  
Sport Package             2,056
Technology Package             1,543
Door sill trim plates             126
Floor mats             146
Options (change) 3,650 2,550 2,550 2,550 500 0 6,635
Options (change) 3,320 2,320 2,320 2,320 455 0 5,719
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 780
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,845 $59,395 $60,895 $65,645 $67,795 $96,395 $32,985
Total Invoice $51,180 $55,375 $56,755 $61,125 $63,125 $89,545 $30,196

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,251
Model Year2016201620162016201620162012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAltima
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM53.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$54,845$59,395$60,895$65,645$67,795$96,395$32,985
Adjustments for Features-4,000-4,000-4,000-4,000-5,600-7,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,845$55,395$56,895$61,645$62,195$89,070$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$10,800$11,350$38,225$0
Total Invoice$51,180$55,375$56,755$61,125$63,125$89,545$30,196
Adjustments for Features-3,733-3,729-3,728-3,725-5,214-6,8040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,447$51,646$53,027$57,400$57,911$82,741$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,199$5,580$9,953$10,464$35,294$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2016201620162016201620162012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesAltima
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM53.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250 
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat      $40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers     $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,940$6,940$6,940$6,940$8,540$10,265$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,000$4,000$4,000$4,000$5,600$7,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,733-3,729-3,728-3,725-5,214-6,8040

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162012
Model5-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in190.7 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

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