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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: $14,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim328i335i335d2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $28,995 $35,510
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150 1,150    
Technology Package       1,290  
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685    
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,135    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045 1,045    
Technology Package       0  
Options (change) 11,350 10,450 10,450 1,290 0
Options (change) 10,280 9,460 9,460 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 0 0
Total Price $45,375 $51,925 $54,375 $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: $14,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,880
Model Year20102010201020182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim328i335i335d2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$45,375$51,925$54,375$31,170$36,395
Adjustments for Features-1000-950-305-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,275$51,925$53,425$30,865$35,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,650$8,150$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102010201020182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim328i335i335d2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
CVT   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
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$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,695$3,595$4,545$3,900$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$950$305$905
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-874-9-22

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,341 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 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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested225069%
Total Not Requested102531%

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