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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: $22,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $22,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesAltima
Trim530i540i3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $25,570
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $23,697
Premium Package 2,300   2,130
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key   650  
Sport Package     2,370
Technology Package     1,780
Door sill trim plates     175
Floor mats     180
Premium Package 2,115   1,848
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key   600  
Sport Package     2,056
Technology Package     1,543
Door sill trim plates     126
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 3,650 2,000 6,635
Options (change) 3,355 1,840 5,719
Destination 995 995 780
Total Price $55,845 $59,445 $32,985
Total Invoice $52,645 $56,015 $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: $17,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,853
Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesAltima
Trim530i540i3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6270hp V6
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$55,845$59,445$32,985
Adjustments for Features-4,875-4,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,970$55,295$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$0
Total Invoice$52,645$56,015$30,196
Adjustments for Features-4,596-3,9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,049$52,104$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,055$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesAltima
Trim530i540i3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,815$7,090$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,875$4,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,596-3,9110

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in109.3 in
Length194.6 in190.7 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192578%
Total Not Requested55022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
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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