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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: $28,845

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $26,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,287

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $23,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014201420122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5SVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $85,650 $33,707 $35,668
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550        
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Premium Package   1,500 1,500 1,500        
Rear spoiler           0    
Wood trim           0    
Door sill trim plates             125 125
Floor mats             170 170
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500        
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Premium Package   1,365 1,365 1,365        
Rear spoiler           0    
Wood trim           0    
Door sill trim plates             99 99
Floor mats             131 131
Options (change) 4,850 4,900 4,900 4,900 2,850 1,900 295 295
Options (change) 4,415 4,460 4,460 4,460 2,595 1,730 230 230
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $55,275 $60,925 $62,425 $67,225 $67,675 $97,025 $28,845 $30,895
Total Invoice $51,060 $56,255 $57,635 $62,055 $62,490 $89,605 $27,287 $29,248

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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: $19,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,274
Model Year20142014201420142014201420122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5SVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$55,275$60,925$62,425$67,225$67,675$97,025$28,845$30,895
Adjustments for Features-7,035-7,985-7,985-7,985-8,585-10,3350-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,240$52,940$54,440$59,240$59,090$86,690$28,845$29,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$6,200$11,000$10,850$38,450$0$425
Total Invoice$51,060$56,255$57,635$62,055$62,490$89,605$27,287$29,248
Adjustments for Features-6,499-7,373-7,372-7,371-7,927-9,5450-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,561$48,882$50,263$54,684$54,563$80,060$27,287$27,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,321$5,702$10,123$10,002$35,499$0$423

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20142014201420142014201420122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5SVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual     $1200  
1-speed automatic      $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel       $250
Power trunk closer $350$350$350    
Proximity key $250$250$250  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
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  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover       $75
Cargo mat      $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250    
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125    
Rear wiper      $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack      $0$0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability       $750
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$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  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback      $100$100
Digital instruments      $0$0
Fog lights       $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
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  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100$100$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  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels      $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,045$10,995$10,995$10,995$11,595$13,345$3,010$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,035$7,985$7,985$7,985$8,585$10,335$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,499-7,373-7,372-7,371-7,927-9,5450-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20142012
Model5-SeriesLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 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

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

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

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

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

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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