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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: $30,735

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,077

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $8,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim328i335iM32.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $27,660
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $25,283
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450   950  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Premium Package   2,650    
Technology Package     3,250 1,090
Rear spoiler     0 395
Sunroof     1,050 800
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320   865  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Premium Package   2,410    
Technology Package     2,960 946
Rear spoiler     0 329
Sunroof     955 729
Options (change) 6,570 7,770 7,770 2,285
Options (change) 5,975 7,065 7,070 2,004
Destination 825 825 825 790
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $40,095 $47,895 $63,695 $30,735
Total Invoice $36,885 $44,045 $58,870 $28,077

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,493
Model Year2008200820082013
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim328i335iM32.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8182hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$40,095$47,895$63,695$30,735
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-3,050-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,095$45,045$60,645$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$20,550$0
Total Invoice$36,885$44,045$58,870$28,077
Adjustments for Features0-2,621-2,819-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,885$41,424$56,051$26,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,539$19,166$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008200820082013
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim328i335iM32.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 $100
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0 $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,180$5,030$5,230$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$3,050$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,621-2,819-1,685

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082013
Model3-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length178.2 in191.5 in
Width71.5 in72.0 in
Height55.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,109 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 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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