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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $13,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $12,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim328i335i3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $23,337 $27,221
Premium Package 3,600 1,900 2,460  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control       600
Premium Package 3,275 1,730 2,134  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320 1,735 1,735
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
6-speed shiftable CVT     463  
Floor mats     134 134
Stability control       520
Options (change) 8,925 6,325 5,135 2,775
Options (change) 8,120 5,755 4,466 2,389
Destination 895 895 695 695
Total Price $44,720 $49,620 $31,010 $32,850
Total Invoice $41,305 $45,840 $28,498 $30,305

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,169
Model Year2012201220092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim328i335i3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$44,720$49,620$31,010$32,850
Adjustments for Features-990-1,290-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,730$48,330$30,710$32,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$2,140
Total Invoice$41,305$45,840$28,498$30,305
Adjustments for Features-914-1,192-2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,391$44,648$28,222$30,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,257$0$2,083

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220092009
Model3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim328i335i3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,530$3,830$2,840$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$1,290$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-914-1,192-2760

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in189.8 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested265070%
Total Not Requested115030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested345078%
Total Not Requested100022%
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
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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