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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $11,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim325i330i2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $28,995 $35,510
Premium Package 2,900 2,200    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Proximity key 500 500    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Technology Package     1,290  
Premium Package 2,640 2,000    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Proximity key 455 455    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Technology Package     0  
Options (change) 10,795 9,295 1,290 0
Options (change) 9,820 8,450 0 0
Destination 695 695 885 885
Total Price $42,390 $46,590 $31,170 $36,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,960
Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim325i330i2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$42,390$46,590$31,170$36,395
Adjustments for Features0-250-620-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,390$46,340$30,550$35,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620182018
Model3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim325i330i2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,055$3,305$3,675$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$620$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-18-30

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length178.2 in191.9 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height55.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested225069%
Total Not Requested102531%

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