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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,130

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $32,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $29,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
Model5-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim535iSVSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,400 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $50,230 $31,394 $32,293
Navigation system 1,900    
iPod integration 400    
Proximity key 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Navigation system 1,730    
iPod integration 365    
Proximity key 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Options (change) 3,895 0 0
Options (change) 3,545 0 0
Destination 825 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $59,120 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $54,600 $24,744 $25,643

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,982
Model Year200820112011
Model5-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim535iSVSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$59,120$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features-6,3600-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,760$26,130$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$65
Total Invoice$54,600$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features-5,8740-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,726$24,744$24,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$70

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200820112011
Model5-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim535iSVSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo organizer$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$9,580$3,220$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,360$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8740-829

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082011
Model5-SeriesLEAF
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.6 in106.3 in
Length191.2 in175.0 in
Width72.7 in69.7 in
Height58.7 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft30.0 ft3

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