Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2008 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,610

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $26,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,046

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $25,969

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelAltimaAltima5-Series
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $56,450
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $53,180
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Fog lights 310    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Floor mats 175 175  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     650
Temporary spare tire     150
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Fog lights 251    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Floor mats 137 137  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     600
Temporary spare tire     140
Options (change) 8,255 3,245 2,000
Options (change) 7,140 2,786 1,840
Destination 695 695 995
Total Price $33,420 $32,610 $59,445
Total Invoice $30,516 $30,046 $56,015

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Altima dealer quotes or BMW 5-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,255
Model Year200820082017
ModelAltimaAltima5-Series
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/45-18
Total Price$33,420$32,610$59,445
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$32,560$55,455
Cost Above Minimum$860$0$0
Total Invoice$30,516$30,046$56,015
Adjustments for Features0-46-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,516$30,000$52,255
Cost Above Minimum$516$0$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082017
ModelAltimaAltima5-Series
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,365$3,415$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-3,760

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelAltima5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in117.1 in
Length189.8 in194.6 in
Width70.7 in73.5 in
Height57.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft318.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested277579%
Total Not Requested75021%
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 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.