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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $58,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $54,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltima5-Series
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $85,500
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $78,840
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Sport Package 1,300    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Rear spoiler   370 0
Folding second row seats     475
Proximity key     1,000
Wood trim     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Sport Package 1,127    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Floor mats 137 137  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Rear spoiler   292 0
Folding second row seats     430
Proximity key     910
Wood trim     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 2,070
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 1,880
Destination 695 695 825
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $91,395
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $84,545

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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: $54,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,761
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltima5-Series
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6500hp V10
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16255/40-19
Total Price$34,410$32,980$91,395
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$87,620
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$84,545
Adjustments for Features0-46-3,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,392$30,292$81,053
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltima5-Series
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,715$2,765$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-3,492

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelAltima5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length189.8 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312589%
Total Not Requested40011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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