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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: $30,505

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $9,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,488

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $8,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
Model1-Series1-SeriesLEAF
Trim128i135iSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $36,790
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $34,843
BMW Assist 650 650  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated steering wheel 190    
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500    
App support 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Cold Weather Package   550  
Door sill trim plates     130
Floor mats     200
BMW Assist 590 590  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 175    
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455    
App support 230 230  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Cold Weather Package   500  
Door sill trim plates     106
Floor mats     154
Options (change) 7,490 6,450 330
Options (change) 6,820 5,870 260
Destination 895 895 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $39,585 $46,645 $30,505
Total Invoice $36,600 $43,100 $28,488

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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: $11,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,605
Model Year201220122017
Model1-Series1-SeriesLEAF
Trim128i135iSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6107hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$39,585$46,645$30,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-2,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,585$44,095$27,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,510$0
Total Invoice$36,600$43,100$28,488
Adjustments for Features0-2,356-2,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,600$40,744$25,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,144$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201220122017
Model1-Series1-SeriesLEAF
Trim128i135iSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $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
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof $900 
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 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Cornering lights$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Headlight washers $50 
LED headlights  $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 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,820$5,370$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,356-2,493

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122017
Model1-SeriesLEAF
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length172.2 in175.0 in
Width68.8 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,324 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 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.030.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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