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Nissan Z vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Z vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,370

Nissan Z Touring   
Difference: $9,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,908

Nissan Z Touring   
Difference: $8,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelZ3-Series3-Series
TrimTouring328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,190 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $36,047 $43,415 $42,020
7-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Aerodynamics Package 670    
Floor mats 125    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 200    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
7-speed shiftable automatic 1,215    
Aerodynamics Package 514    
Floor mats 96    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 151    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   780 780
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 2,295 5,050 5,050
Options (change) 1,976 4,645 4,645
Destination 885 995 995
Total Price $41,370 $51,995 $50,495
Total Invoice $38,908 $49,055 $47,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Z vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Z Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $890
Model Year201820182018
ModelZ3-Series3-Series
TrimTouring328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine332hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$41,370$51,995$50,495
Adjustments for Features0-8,230-8,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,370$43,765$42,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$38,908$49,055$47,660
Adjustments for Features0-7,765-7,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,908$41,290$39,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Z vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182018
ModelZ3-Series3-Series
TrimTouring328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$10,930$11,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,230$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,765-7,862

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Z vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelZ3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.4 in110.6 in
Length167.2 in182.0 in
Width72.8 in71.3 in
Height51.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,302 lb.3,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.9 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.953.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Z Touring

Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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