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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: $31,270

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,068

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $9,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim328i335i335dM32.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400 $28,150
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150 $26,232
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150 1,150    
iPod integration   400 400 400  
Technology Package       3,250 1,090
Folding second row seats       475  
Rear spoiler       0 405
Heated front seats       500  
Sunroof       1,050 800
Leather seating surfaces       950  
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045 1,045    
iPod integration   365 365 365  
Technology Package       2,960 965
Folding second row seats       430  
Rear spoiler       0 344
Heated front seats       455  
Sunroof       955 702
Leather seating surfaces       865  
Options (change) 7,300 7,700 7,700 7,525 2,295
Options (change) 6,640 7,005 7,005 6,850 2,011
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $41,325 $49,175 $51,625 $65,100 $31,270
Total Invoice $38,195 $45,410 $47,595 $60,175 $29,068

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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: $10,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,109
Model Year20102010201020102015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim328i335i335dM32.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8182hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$41,325$49,175$51,625$65,100$31,270
Adjustments for Features-20-670-1,620-8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,305$48,505$50,005$64,255$31,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,200$8,700$22,950$0
Total Invoice$38,195$45,410$47,595$60,175$29,068
Adjustments for Features-18-619-1,494-7810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,177$44,791$46,101$59,394$29,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,614$7,924$21,217$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102010201020102015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim328i335i335dM32.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Remote start    $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
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$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 $100
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,620$4,270$5,220$4,445$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$670$1,620$845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18-619-1,494-7810

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102015
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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested71542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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

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