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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: $24,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $24,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
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          
Rear spoiler   370          
Leather seating surfaces     1,450        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550    
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
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          
Rear spoiler   295          
Leather seating surfaces     1,335        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505    
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140 140  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 2,650 1,200 1,200 650 0
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 2,435 1,100 1,100 595 0
Destination 695 695 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $56,045 $59,895 $64,195 $75,045 $104,595
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $52,840 $56,435 $60,435 $70,530 $98,095

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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: $21,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,797
Model Year2009200920182018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$31,180$33,390$56,045$59,895$64,195$75,045$104,595
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,715-3,715-5,665-9,615-11,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$52,330$56,180$58,530$65,430$93,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0$3,850$6,200$13,100$40,800
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$52,840$56,435$60,435$70,530$98,095
Adjustments for Features-920-3,503-3,500-5,333-9,037-10,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,540$30,734$49,337$52,935$55,102$61,493$87,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0$3,598$5,765$12,156$38,005

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009200920182018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL530i540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Proximity key$250$250   $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system      $100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,715$3,615$7,330$7,330$9,280$13,230$15,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,715$3,715$5,665$9,615$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-3,503-3,500-5,333-9,037-10,753

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,146 lb.3,747 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 radio200Yes
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 spoiler200Yes
Total Requested390088%
Total Not Requested55012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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