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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: $30,555

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $29,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,490

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $26,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLEAF
Trim528i535i550iSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $36,200
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $34,285
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850   650
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500  
Premium Package 2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
App support 250 250 250  
Around view cameras 800 800    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   750    
Door sill trim plates       130
Floor mats       190
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685   570
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185  
Premium Package 2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Proximity key 910 910 910  
App support 230 230 230  
Around view cameras 730 730    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Obstacle detection, rear   685    
Door sill trim plates       106
Floor mats       144
Options (change) 12,250 10,750 8,950 970
Options (change) 11,160 9,795 8,150 820
Destination 895 895 895 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $60,045 $64,145 $71,845 $30,555
Total Invoice $55,385 $59,170 $66,265 $28,490

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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: $26,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,049
Model Year2012201220122018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLEAF
Trim528i535i550iSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8147hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$60,045$64,145$71,845$30,555
Adjustments for Features-3,085-2,635-3,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,960$61,510$68,560$30,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$11,600$0
Total Invoice$55,385$59,170$66,265$28,490
Adjustments for Features-2,846-2,431-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,539$56,739$63,235$28,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$10,696$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2012201220122018
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 
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote climate control   $25
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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$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 
Heat pump   $250
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 
40 kWh battery pack   $0
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
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 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
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, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
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 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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  
Total Value of Features$8,495$8,045$8,695$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$2,635$3,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,846-2,431-3,0300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length193.1 in176.4 in
Width73.2 in70.5 in
Height57.6 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 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 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.430.0 ft3

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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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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