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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,630 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR | |||||
| Difference: $9,270 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,924 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR | |||||
| Difference: $8,826 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Altima |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 | 3.5 SR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,600 | $42,050 | $44,150 | $55,900 | $25,570 |
| Base Invoice | $32,030 | $38,885 | $40,820 | $51,630 | $23,697 |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | 1,050 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Premium Package | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,130 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | |||
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 950 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,370 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,780 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Sunroof | 955 | 955 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Premium Package | 2,410 | 2,410 | 1,848 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | |||
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 865 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,056 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,543 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,425 | 7,525 | 7,525 | 6,775 | 6,280 |
| Options (change) | 5,845 | 6,845 | 6,845 | 6,165 | 5,447 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 780 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $41,900 | $50,450 | $52,550 | $64,850 | $32,630 |
| Total Invoice | $38,750 | $46,605 | $48,540 | $59,970 | $29,924 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,390 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,936 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Altima |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 | 3.5 SR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 414hp V8 | 270hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T6 | M6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 | 264, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $41,900 | $50,450 | $52,550 | $64,850 | $32,630 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,025 | -1,975 | -325 | -120 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,900 | $49,425 | $50,575 | $64,525 | $32,510 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,525 | $8,675 | $22,625 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,750 | $46,605 | $48,540 | $59,970 | $29,924 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -947 | -1,824 | -301 | -110 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,750 | $45,658 | $46,716 | $59,669 | $29,814 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,908 | $7,966 | $20,919 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Altima |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 | 3.5 SR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,055 | $4,080 | $5,030 | $3,380 | $3,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,025 | $1,975 | $325 | $120 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -947 | -1,824 | -301 | -110 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | Altima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,341 lb. | 3,181 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 44.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 23% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 9% |
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