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BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,270

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $6,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,502

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $5,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
Model1-Series1-SeriesAltima
Trim128i135i2.5 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $25,230
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $23,647
Premium Package 3,400 1,750 2,070
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Convenience Package     1,220
Technology Package     1,780
Leather Package     2,060
Door sill trim plates     90
Floor mats     180
Fog lights     380
Rear spoiler     470
Premium Package 3,095 1,595 1,796
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Convenience Package     1,058
Technology Package     1,543
Leather Package     1,787
Door sill trim plates     68
Floor mats     146
Fog lights     292
Rear spoiler     375
Options (change) 8,350 5,800 8,250
Options (change) 7,600 5,280 7,065
Destination 895 895 790
Total Price $40,445 $45,995 $34,270
Total Invoice $37,380 $42,510 $31,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,277
Model Year201220122013
Model1-Series1-SeriesAltima
Trim128i135i2.5 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6175hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$40,445$45,995$34,270
Adjustments for Features-650-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,795$45,195$34,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,400$0
Total Invoice$37,380$42,510$31,502
Adjustments for Features-601-7390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,779$41,771$31,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,992$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220122013
Model1-Series1-SeriesAltima
Trim128i135i2.5 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,865$3,015$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-601-7390

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122013
Model1-SeriesAltima
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in105.3 in
Length172.2 in182.5 in
Width68.8 in70.7 in
Height56.0 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,126 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft38.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested263066%
Total Not Requested135034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested870100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150069%
Total Not Requested67531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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