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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: $30,895

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $23,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,248

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $20,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLEAF
Trim528i535i550iSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $35,668
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Cold Weather Package 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Rearview camera     400  
Door sill trim plates       125
Floor mats       170
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Cold Weather Package 955 955 955  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320    
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Rearview camera     365  
Door sill trim plates       99
Floor mats       131
Options (change) 8,075 7,175 3,675 295
Options (change) 7,350 6,530 3,345 230
Destination 875 875 875 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $54,000 $58,150 $64,750 $30,895
Total Invoice $49,870 $53,695 $59,805 $29,248

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,919
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLEAF
Trim528i535i550iSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8107hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$54,000$58,150$64,750$30,895
Adjustments for Features-4,010-4,010-5,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,990$54,140$59,690$30,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,700$0
Total Invoice$49,870$53,695$59,805$29,248
Adjustments for Features-3,703-3,703-4,6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,167$49,992$55,131$29,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$8,964$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLEAF
Trim528i535i550iSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$8,720$8,720$9,770$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,010$4,010$5,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,703-3,703-4,6740

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length193.1 in175.0 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.40.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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