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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: $37,005

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $23,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelAltima5-Series
Trim3.5 SL540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $56,450
Floor mats 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Apple CarPlay support   300
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   650
Temporary spare tire   150
Rearview camera   400
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Apple CarPlay support   275
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   600
Temporary spare tire   140
Rearview camera   370
Options (change) 610 3,450
Options (change) 0 3,170
Destination 885 995
Total Price $37,005 $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: $21,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,468
Model Year20182017
ModelAltima5-Series
Trim3.5 SL540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,005$60,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,005$58,780

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
ModelAltima5-Series
Trim3.5 SL540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,965$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,992

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182017
ModelAltima5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in117.1 in
Length191.9 in194.6 in
Width72.0 in73.5 in
Height57.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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