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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: $30,895

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $24,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,248

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $21,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelLEAF5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $35,668 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Door sill trim plates 125        
Floor mats 170        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Cold Weather Package   1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Premium Package   2,250      
Obstacle detection, rear     750    
Door sill trim plates 99        
Floor mats 131        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Cold Weather Package   1,320 1,320 955 1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Premium Package   2,050      
Obstacle detection, rear     685    
Options (change) 295 7,450 5,950 2,950 2,800
Options (change) 230 6,785 5,420 2,685 2,550
Destination 850 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $30,895 $55,245 $59,345 $64,795 $65,695
Total Invoice $29,248 $51,010 $54,795 $59,835 $60,665

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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: $18,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,374
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelLEAF5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,895$55,245$59,345$64,795$65,695
Adjustments for Features0-5,835-5,385-4,785-5,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,895$49,410$53,960$60,010$60,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$10,600$10,600
Total Invoice$29,248$51,010$54,795$59,835$60,665
Adjustments for Features0-5,388-4,972-4,419-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,248$45,622$49,823$55,416$55,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,201$9,794$9,793

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelLEAF5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250    
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Digital instruments$0    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Total Value of Features$4,835$10,670$10,220$9,620$10,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,835$5,385$4,785$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,388-4,972-4,419-5,250

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested190095%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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