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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: $37,645

Nissan LEAF SL Plus   
Difference: $21,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020201220122012
ModelLEAF5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL Plus528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,900 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Door sill trim plates 130      
Floor mats 190      
Technology Package   1,850 1,850  
Cold Weather Package   1,450 1,450 1,450
Premium Package   2,250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
App support   250 250 250
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Around view cameras   800 800 800
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear     750  
Door sill trim plates 106      
Floor mats 144      
Technology Package   1,685 1,685  
Cold Weather Package   1,320 1,320 1,320
Premium Package   2,050    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
App support   230 230 230
Proximity key   910 910 910
Around view cameras   730 730 730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear     685  
Options (change) 320 10,900 9,400 6,250
Options (change) 250 9,930 8,565 5,695
Destination 925 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $37,645 $58,695 $62,795 $69,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,034
Model Year2020201220122012
ModelLEAF5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL Plus528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine214hp E240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,645$58,695$62,795$69,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,735-3,285-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$54,960$59,510$65,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$10,600

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2020201220122012
ModelLEAF5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSL Plus528i535i550i
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power trunk closer $350  
Remote climate control$25   
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 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
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 
40 kWh battery pack$0   
6.6 kW onboard charger$500   
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
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
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,610$9,345$8,895$9,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,735$3,285$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,446-3,031-3,308

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20202012
ModelLEAF5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length176.4 in193.1 in
Width70.5 in73.2 in
Height61.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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