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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $21,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $20,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SR528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500
Base Invoice $23,697 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840
Premium Package 2,130 2,400 2,200    
Sport Package 2,370        
Technology Package 1,780        
Floor mats 180        
Door sill trim plates 175        
Navigation system   1,900 1,900 1,900  
iPod integration   400 400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights   800      
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Premium Package 1,848 2,185 2,000    
Sport Package 2,056        
Technology Package 1,543        
Floor mats 146        
Door sill trim plates 126        
Navigation system   1,730 1,730 1,730  
iPod integration   365 365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Xenon HID headlights   730      
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 6,635 8,070 7,070 4,870 2,470
Options (change) 5,719 7,345 6,430 4,430 2,245
Destination 780 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $32,985 $54,695 $58,995 $66,095 $91,795
Total Invoice $30,196 $50,485 $54,445 $61,005 $84,910

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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: $20,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,209
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SR528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionCVT-6M6M6M6S7
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$32,985$54,695$58,995$66,095$91,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,170-1,170-1,570-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$53,525$57,825$64,525$87,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$11,000$34,035
Total Invoice$30,196$50,485$54,445$61,005$84,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,080-1,080-1,449-3,917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$49,405$53,365$59,556$80,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,960$10,151$31,588

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122009200920092009
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$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
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    
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    
Traffic information $25$25$25$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 
Headlight washers    $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$3,825$3,825$4,225$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170$1,170$1,570$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,080-1,080-1,449-3,917

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122009
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

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
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185075%
Total Not Requested62525%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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