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Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,070

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $24,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $21,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelLEAF5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,720 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $32,293 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
iPod integration   400 400 400
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Rearview camera       400
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
iPod integration   365 365 365
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Proximity key   910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Rearview camera       365
Options (change) 0 5,575 4,675 2,625
Options (change) 0 5,075 4,255 2,390
Destination 850 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $27,070 $51,500 $55,650 $63,700
Total Invoice $25,643 $47,595 $51,420 $58,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,440
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelLEAF5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,070$51,500$55,650$63,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,800-3,800-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$47,700$51,850$57,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$10,000
Total Invoice$25,643$47,595$51,420$58,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,512-3,511-5,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,643$44,083$47,909$53,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,826$9,224

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelLEAF5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200  $200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$3,920$7,720$7,720$9,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800$3,800$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,512-3,511-5,543

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112011
ModelLEAF5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length175.0 in193.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height61.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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