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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: $29,360

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $31,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,684

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $28,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelLEAFLEAF5-Series
TrimSVSL535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $55,950
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $51,655
Cargo organizer 225 225  
Cargo cover 290    
Floor mats 170 170  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Navigation system     1,900
Value Package     0
Heated second row seats     350
Proximity key     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Cargo organizer 178 178  
Cargo cover 219    
Floor mats 131 131  
Door sill trim plates 99 99  
Navigation system     1,730
Value Package     0
Heated second row seats     320
Proximity key     910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 810 520 3,845
Options (change) 627 408 3,500
Destination 850 850 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $29,360 $31,120 $60,670
Total Invoice $27,684 $29,426 $56,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,517
Model Year201220122010
ModelLEAFLEAF5-Series
TrimSVSL535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine107hp E107hp E300hp I6
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$29,360$31,120$60,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-7,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$29,570$53,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0
Total Invoice$27,684$29,426$56,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,466-6,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,684$27,960$49,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$276$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122010
ModelLEAFLEAF5-Series
TrimSVSL535i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0 
DC quick-charging capability $750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$3,260$4,810$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,466-6,829

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122010
ModelLEAF5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in113.6 in
Length175.0 in191.2 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height61.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested135077%

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