BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2012 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,585

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $9,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,051

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $8,504

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
Model1-Series1-SeriesAltima
Trim128i135i2.5 SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $27,920
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $25,813
Premium Package 3,400 1,750  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 500 500  
App support 250 250  
BMW Assist 650 650  
Heated steering wheel 190    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Cold Weather Package   550  
Technology Package     1,090
Sunroof     800
Floor mats     210
Rear spoiler     405
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350
Premium Package 3,095 1,595  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Proximity key 455 455  
App support 230 230  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Heated steering wheel 175    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Cold Weather Package   500  
Technology Package     957
Sunroof     702
Floor mats     159
Rear spoiler     344
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266
Options (change) 8,540 6,750 2,855
Options (change) 7,775 6,145 2,428
Destination 895 895 810
Total Price $40,635 $46,945 $31,585
Total Invoice $37,555 $43,375 $29,051

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW 1-Series dealer quotes or Nissan Altima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,766
Model Year201220122014
Model1-Series1-SeriesAltima
Trim128i135i2.5 SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6182hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$40,635$46,945$31,585
Adjustments for Features0-850-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,635$46,095$31,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,460$0
Total Invoice$37,555$43,375$29,051
Adjustments for Features0-785-262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,555$42,590$28,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,035$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220122014
Model1-Series1-SeriesAltima
Trim128i135i2.5 SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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 
Cornering lights $50 
Headlight washers $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,330$4,180$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-785-262

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122014
Model1-SeriesAltima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in109.3 in
Length172.2 in191.5 in
Width68.8 in72.0 in
Height56.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested263066%
Total Not Requested135034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.