BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2010 Nissan LEAF Nissan LEAF 2012

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

Join Us

BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan LEAF 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 LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $6,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,287

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $5,413

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim128i135iSVSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,150 $36,050 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $27,000 $33,345 $33,707 $35,668
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
iPod integration 400 400    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 500 500    
Heated front seats 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Heated steering wheel   190    
Cold Weather Package   600    
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Floor mats     170 170
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
iPod integration 365 365    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Proximity key 455 455    
Heated front seats 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Heated steering wheel   175    
Cold Weather Package   545    
Door sill trim plates     99 99
Floor mats     131 131
Options (change) 5,300 4,690 295 295
Options (change) 4,825 4,270 230 230
Destination 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,325 $41,615 $28,845 $30,895
Total Invoice $32,700 $38,490 $27,287 $29,248

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 LEAF 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 LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,000
Model Year2010201020122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim128i135iSVSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$35,325$41,615$28,845$30,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-620-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$39,965$28,225$28,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,640$0$425
Total Invoice$32,700$38,490$27,287$29,248
Adjustments for Features0-1,526-587-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,700$36,964$26,700$27,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,264$0$423

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2010201020122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim128i135iSVSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack $50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Cornering lights$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers $50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,345$4,995$3,965$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$620$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,526-587-2,125

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20102012
Model1-SeriesLEAF
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length171.7 in175.0 in
Width68.8 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.00.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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.