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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $28,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $27,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelAltimaAltima5-Series
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $56,450
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $53,180
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     650
Temporary spare tire     150
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     600
Temporary spare tire     140
Options (change) 5,305 2,945 2,000
Options (change) 4,600 2,523 1,840
Destination 695 695 995
Total Price $31,180 $33,020 $59,445
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,439 $56,015

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,828
Model Year200920092017
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$31,180$33,020$59,445
Adjustments for Features-3000-4,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$33,020$55,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,439$56,015
Adjustments for Features-2750-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,357$30,439$52,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,082$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092017
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
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 
Rear spoiler$200  
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 
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$3,390$3,090$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-3,830

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,424 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested350079%
Total Not Requested95021%
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%

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