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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: $21,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $20,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SR528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $23,697 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250
Premium Package 2,130 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Sport Package 2,370            
Technology Package 1,780            
Floor mats 180            
Door sill trim plates 175            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Premium Package 1,848 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Sport Package 2,056            
Technology Package 1,543            
Floor mats 146            
Door sill trim plates 126            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 6,635 3,650 2,550 2,550 2,550 500 0
Options (change) 5,719 3,320 2,320 2,320 2,320 455 0
Destination 780 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,985 $54,845 $59,395 $60,895 $65,645 $67,795 $96,395
Total Invoice $30,196 $51,180 $55,375 $56,755 $61,125 $63,125 $89,545

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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: $17,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,251
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SR528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$32,985$54,845$59,395$60,895$65,645$67,795$96,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,000-4,000-4,000-4,000-5,600-7,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$50,845$55,395$56,895$61,645$62,195$89,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$6,050$10,800$11,350$38,225
Total Invoice$30,196$51,180$55,375$56,755$61,125$63,125$89,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,733-3,729-3,728-3,725-5,214-6,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$47,447$51,646$53,027$57,400$57,911$82,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,199$5,580$9,953$10,464$35,294

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelAltima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim3.5 SR528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera$200    $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,940$6,940$6,940$6,940$6,940$8,540$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000$4,000$4,000$4,000$5,600$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,733-3,729-3,728-3,725-5,214-6,804

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelAltima5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.9 in
Length190.7 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,815 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.4 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 camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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