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Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $26,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $25,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250
Braking and Airbag Package 800              
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800            
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800            
Floor mats 160 160            
Body kit 340 340            
Satellite radio 350 350            
M Sport Line     3,250          
Premium Package     2,600          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler               0
Wood trim               0
Braking and Airbag Package 694              
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694            
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561            
Floor mats 119 119            
Body kit 262 262            
Satellite radio 304 304            
M Sport Line     2,960          
Premium Package     2,365          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455  
Rear spoiler               0
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 8,150 3,450 6,900 1,050 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 7,166 2,940 6,280 955 955 955 455 0
Destination 605 605 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,355 $31,455 $58,095 $57,895 $59,395 $64,145 $67,795 $96,395
Total Invoice $29,597 $28,885 $54,140 $54,010 $55,390 $59,760 $63,125 $89,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,212
Model Year20062006201620162016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$32,355$31,455$58,095$57,895$59,395$64,145$67,795$96,395
Adjustments for Features0-800-6,200-5,300-5,300-5,300-7,800-8,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,355$30,655$51,895$52,595$54,095$58,845$59,995$87,520
Cost Above Minimum$1,700$0$0$700$2,200$6,950$8,100$35,625
Total Invoice$29,597$28,885$54,140$54,010$55,390$59,760$63,125$89,545
Adjustments for Features0-735-5,778-4,944-4,943-4,938-7,263-8,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,597$28,150$48,362$49,066$50,447$54,822$55,862$81,301
Cost Above Minimum$1,447$0$0$704$2,085$6,460$7,500$32,939

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006201620162016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual       $1200
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100   $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350   $350$350
Proximity key  $250   $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
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
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40      
Cargo net$40$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
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  
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0     
Body kit$0$0$0    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Rear spoiler$200      $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
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
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   $200$200
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 control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers       $50
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Manual lumbar 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, 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, passenger 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, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0      $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,705$2,505$7,905$7,005$7,005$7,005$9,505$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$6,200$5,300$5,300$5,300$7,800$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-735-5,778-4,944-4,943-4,938-7,263-8,244

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062016
ModelAltima5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in116.9 in
Length192.3 in193.4 in
Width70.4 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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