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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: $32,635

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $7,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,067

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $7,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim328i335iM33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $22,681 $26,565
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Proximity key 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Premium Package   2,650 1,900 4,200  
Technology Package     3,250 2,000 2,000
Rear spoiler     0   370
Sunroof     1,050    
Leather door panel trim     1,100    
Sport Package       1,300  
Stability control       900 900
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Proximity key 455 455      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320        
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Premium Package   2,410 1,730 3,643  
Technology Package     2,960 1,734 1,735
Rear spoiler     0   292
Sunroof     955    
Leather door panel trim     1,000    
Sport Package       1,127  
Stability control       780 780
6-speed shiftable CVT       461  
Options (change) 6,970 7,370 9,420 8,900 3,270
Options (change) 6,340 6,700 8,570 7,745 2,807
Destination 825 825 825 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $40,495 $47,495 $65,345 $34,065 $32,635
Total Invoice $37,250 $43,680 $60,370 $31,121 $30,067

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,652
Model Year20082008200820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim328i335iM33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$40,495$47,495$65,345$34,065$32,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-3,350-1,545-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,495$45,295$61,995$32,520$31,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$21,500$1,480$0
Total Invoice$37,250$43,680$60,370$31,121$30,067
Adjustments for Features0-2,023-3,095-1,411-1,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,250$41,657$57,275$29,710$28,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,407$20,025$1,112$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008200820082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim328i335iM33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,030$4,230$5,380$3,575$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$3,350$1,545$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,023-3,095-1,411-1,469

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length178.2 in189.8 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft317.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested297584%
Total Not Requested55016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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