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

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BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $6,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,287

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $5,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim128i135iM CoupeSVSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $46,135 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $42,645 $33,707 $35,668
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Proximity key 500 500      
Heated front seats 500   500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Heated steering wheel   190      
Cold Weather Package   600      
Convenience Package     2,700    
Premium Package     2,400    
Door sill trim plates       125 125
Floor mats       170 170
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Proximity key 455 455      
Heated front seats 455   455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Heated steering wheel   175      
Cold Weather Package   545      
Convenience Package     2,455    
Premium Package     2,185    
Door sill trim plates       99 99
Floor mats       131 131
Options (change) 4,900 4,290 6,500 295 295
Options (change) 4,460 3,905 5,915 230 230
Destination 875 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,225 $41,515 $53,510 $28,845 $30,895
Total Invoice $32,630 $38,420 $49,435 $27,287 $29,248

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,037
Model Year20112011201120122012
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim128i135iM CoupeSVSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6335hp I6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/35-19205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$35,225$41,515$53,510$28,845$30,895
Adjustments for Features-330-1,980-4,3350-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,895$39,535$49,175$28,845$29,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,640$14,280$0$425
Total Invoice$32,630$38,420$49,435$27,287$29,248
Adjustments for Features-306-1,832-4,0050-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,324$36,588$45,430$27,287$27,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,264$13,106$0$423

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112011201120122012
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim128i135iM CoupeSVSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$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$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100   
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Ski sack $50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0$0
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0  
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Compass  $0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row $50   
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede trim  $300  
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,965$8,320$3,985$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$1,980$4,335$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-306-1,832-4,0050-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112012
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

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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
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested40017%
Total Not Requested195583%

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%

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