Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2009 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2012

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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: $32,255

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $31,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,694

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $29,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelAltima5-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,550 $60,950
Base Invoice $24,976 $56,255
Connection Package 3,100  
Convenience Package 1,300  
Technology Package 2,000  
Sunroof 850  
Floor mats 110  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Connection Package 2,689  
Convenience Package 1,127  
Technology Package 1,735  
Sunroof 738  
Floor mats 84  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 7,360 2,400
Options (change) 6,373 2,185
Destination 695 895
Gas Tax -2,350 0
Total Price $32,255 $64,245
Total Invoice $29,694 $59,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,288
Model Year20092012
ModelAltima5-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18
Total Price$32,255$64,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,255$60,615
Total Invoice$29,694$59,335
Adjustments for Features0-3,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,694$55,982

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelAltima5-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,825$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,353

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelAltima5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.9 in
Length189.8 in193.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,470 lb.4,365 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested87081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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