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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: $32,860

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $33,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,000

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $30,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelAltima5-Series
Trim3.5 SL550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,560 $62,000
Base Invoice $27,929 $57,220
Technology Package 1,090  
Floor mats 185  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235  
Cold Weather Package   1,450
App support   250
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Technology Package 946  
Floor mats 152  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183  
Cold Weather Package   1,320
App support   230
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,510 3,050
Options (change) 1,281 2,780
Destination 790 895
Total Price $32,860 $65,945
Total Invoice $30,000 $60,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,980
Model Year20132012
ModelAltima5-Series
Trim3.5 SL550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,860$65,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,860$61,705
Total Invoice$30,000$60,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,000$56,980

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelAltima5-Series
Trim3.5 SL550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,265$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,915

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelAltima5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.9 in
Length191.5 in193.1 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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