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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: $32,145

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $20,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,408

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $19,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SR528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,520 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700
Base Invoice $22,727 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025
Sport Package 2,370        
Premium Package 2,380 950 750    
Technology Package 1,780        
Floor mats 175        
Door sill trim plates 170        
Navigation system   1,900 1,900    
Value Package   0 0 0  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Xenon HID headlights   900      
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Heated front seats     500 500  
iPod integration         400
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Sport Package 2,056        
Premium Package 2,064 865 685    
Technology Package 1,543        
Floor mats 134        
Door sill trim plates 134        
Navigation system   1,730 1,730    
Value Package   0 0 0  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Xenon HID headlights   820      
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Heated front seats     455 455  
iPod integration         365
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 6,875 5,820 5,220 2,570 2,470
Options (change) 5,931 5,295 4,750 2,335 2,245
Destination 750 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $32,145 $52,645 $57,345 $64,045 $92,045
Total Invoice $29,408 $48,625 $52,955 $59,140 $85,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,952
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SR528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionCVT-6M6T6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$32,145$52,645$57,345$64,045$92,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,370-2,170-1,620-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,145$51,275$55,175$62,425$87,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900$11,150$36,585
Total Invoice$29,408$48,625$52,955$59,140$85,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,265-2,004-1,496-3,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,408$47,360$50,951$57,644$81,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,591$10,284$33,914

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SR528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote    $200
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Headlight washers $50  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$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$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,655$4,025$4,825$4,275$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,370$2,170$1,620$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,265-2,004-1,496-3,871

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102010
ModelAltima5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length190.7 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195076%
Total Not Requested62524%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%

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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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