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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: $30,830

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $14,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,441

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $13,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
Model3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim328i335i2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $27,920
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $25,813
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 1,090
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Sunroof     800
Floor mats     210
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320 957
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Sunroof     702
Floor mats     159
Options (change) 9,315 7,615 2,100
Options (change) 8,475 6,930 1,818
Destination 895 895 810
Total Price $45,110 $50,910 $30,830
Total Invoice $41,660 $47,015 $28,441

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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: $13,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,282
Model Year201220122014
Model3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim328i335i2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6182hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$45,110$50,910$30,830
Adjustments for Features-1,015-1,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,095$48,945$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0
Total Invoice$41,660$47,015$28,441
Adjustments for Features-937-1,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,723$45,200$28,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,477$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220122014
Model3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim328i335i2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,605$4,555$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$1,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-937-1,8150

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122014
Model3-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in191.5 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 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
Compass0Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Compass0Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

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