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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: $28,490

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $6,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,217

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $6,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesLEAF
Trim128i135iM CoupeSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $46,135 $34,840
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $42,645 $32,635
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  
App support     250  
Door sill trim plates       130
Floor mats       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  
App support     230  
Door sill trim plates       101
Floor mats       131
Options (change) 4,900 4,290 6,750 300
Options (change) 4,460 3,905 6,145 232
Destination 875 875 875 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,225 $41,515 $53,760 $28,490
Total Invoice $32,630 $38,420 $49,665 $26,217

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,100
Model Year2011201120112013
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesLEAF
Trim128i135iM CoupeSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6335hp I6107hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/35-19215/50-17
Total Price$35,225$41,515$53,760$28,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-4,005-2,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,225$39,865$49,755$25,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,640$14,530$0
Total Invoice$32,630$38,420$49,665$26,217
Adjustments for Features0-1,527-3,700-2,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,630$36,893$45,965$23,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,263$13,335$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2011201120112013
Model1-Series1-Series1-SeriesLEAF
Trim128i135iM CoupeSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $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 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0 
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
USB port   $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
Compass  $0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Headlight washers $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights   $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
Visor mirror, passenger$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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,640$4,290$6,645$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$4,005$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,527-3,700-2,687

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112013
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.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft324.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.030.0 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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97573%
Total Not Requested36527%
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 integration100Yes
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 Requested50021%
Total Not Requested185579%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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