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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: $27,070

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $25,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $23,679

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Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLEAF
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $33,720
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $32,293
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050      
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Wood trim         0 0  
Sunroof           0  
Lighting Package 965 965 965 965      
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Wood trim         0 0  
Sunroof           0  
Options (change) 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,585 3,585 3,585 3,585 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 850
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000 -7,500
Total Price $57,295 $52,627 $62,595 $66,895 $74,395 $104,595 $27,070
Total Invoice $53,990 $49,322 $58,920 $62,920 $69,935 $98,095 $25,643

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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: $17,907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,509
Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLEAF
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8107hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$57,295$52,627$62,595$66,895$74,395$104,595$27,070
Adjustments for Features-7,725-7,650-8,875-10,825-12,675-14,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,570$44,977$53,720$56,070$61,720$89,720$27,070
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,743$11,093$16,743$44,743$0
Total Invoice$53,990$49,322$58,920$62,920$69,935$98,095$25,643
Adjustments for Features-7,279-7,170-8,354-10,182-11,915-13,9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,711$42,152$50,566$52,738$58,020$84,144$25,643
Cost Above Minimum$4,559$0$8,414$10,586$15,868$41,992$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesLEAF
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic      $800
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700  
4WD     $1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Photovoltaic solar panel      $250
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
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
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$100 
Rear wiper      $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0 
Body kit    $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100 $100 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$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$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 
Voice recorder$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 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback      $100
Digital instruments      $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250 
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
Visor mirror, passenger      $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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Metal pedals    $75$75 
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$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$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 leather seating surfaces$0$0     
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,295$10,220$11,445$13,395$15,245$17,445$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,725$7,650$8,875$10,825$12,675$14,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,279-7,170-8,354-10,182-11,915-13,9510

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182011
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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested140085%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested140085%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested140085%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested140085%

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