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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: $30,450

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $24,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,433

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $22,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelLEAF5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,790 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $34,843 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Door sill trim plates 130            
Floor mats 180            
Lighting Package   1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450        
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190    
Heated second row seats   350 350 350 350    
Heated front seats           500  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Door sill trim plates 106            
Floor mats 134            
Lighting Package   965 965 965 965    
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505    
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335        
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175    
Heated second row seats   320 320 320 320    
Heated front seats           455  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 310 5,890 5,890 4,440 4,440 500 0
Options (change) 240 5,415 5,415 4,080 4,080 455 0
Destination 850 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $30,450 $59,285 $54,617 $63,135 $67,435 $74,895 $104,595
Total Invoice $28,433 $55,820 $51,152 $59,415 $63,415 $70,390 $98,095

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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: $18,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,324
Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelLEAF5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$30,450$59,285$54,617$63,135$67,435$74,895$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,835-5,760-5,835-7,785-9,535-11,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,450$53,450$48,857$57,300$59,650$65,360$93,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$16,503$44,203
Total Invoice$28,433$55,820$51,152$59,415$63,415$70,390$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-5,494-5,395-5,491-7,321-8,961-10,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,433$50,326$45,757$53,924$56,094$61,429$87,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,569$0$8,167$10,337$15,672$41,520

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelLEAF5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Photovoltaic solar panel$250      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75      
Cargo mat$40      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250      
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
30 kWh battery pack$0      
6.6 kW onboard charger$500      
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750      
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit     $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler$200    $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100      
Digital instruments$0      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,085$9,920$9,845$9,920$11,870$13,620$15,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,835$5,760$5,835$7,785$9,535$11,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,494-5,395-5,491-7,321-8,961-10,818

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelLEAF5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in117.1 in
Length175.0 in194.6 in
Width69.7 in73.5 in
Height61.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%

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