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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: $28,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $26,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720112011
Model5-Series5-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim530i540iSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $31,394 $32,293
Lighting Package 1,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Proximity key 650      
Premium Package   1,950    
Lighting Package 965      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645    
Proximity key 600      
Premium Package   1,795    
Options (change) 2,400 2,650 0 0
Options (change) 2,210 2,440 0 0
Destination 995 995 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $54,595 $60,095 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $51,500 $56,615 $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: $21,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,059
Model Year2017201720112011
Model5-Series5-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim530i540iSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4335hp I6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$54,595$60,095$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features-7,100-8,9750-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,495$51,120$26,130$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,625$0$65
Total Invoice$51,500$56,615$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features-6,697-8,4550-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,803$48,160$24,744$24,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,357$0$70

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2017201720112011
Model5-Series5-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim530i540iSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Power trunk closer $350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
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 cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$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  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
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  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Cornering lights$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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, driver seat$100$100  
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, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,220$11,095$2,120$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,100$8,975$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,697-8,4550-829

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in106.3 in
Length194.6 in175.0 in
Width73.5 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.70.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%

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