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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $21,826 $25,340
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Cold Weather Package 950          
Heated front seats   500 500 500    
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Navigation Package         5,700 1,800
Braking and Airbag Package         800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         230  
Traction Control and Airbag Package         800 800
Satellite radio         350 350
Floor mats         160 160
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Cold Weather Package 865          
Heated front seats   455 455 455    
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Navigation Package         5,093 1,561
Braking and Airbag Package         694  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         172  
Traction Control and Airbag Package         694 694
Satellite radio         304 304
Floor mats         119 119
Options (change) 9,200 7,200 5,400 5,400 8,040 3,110
Options (change) 8,370 6,550 4,910 4,910 7,076 2,678
Destination 925 925 925 925 605 605
Total Price $42,675 $44,975 $49,475 $55,975 $32,245 $31,115
Total Invoice $39,420 $41,555 $45,715 $51,695 $29,507 $28,623

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,346
Model Year201320132013201320062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$42,675$44,975$49,475$55,975$32,245$31,115
Adjustments for Features-3,450-3,500-4,650-4,7250-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,225$41,475$44,825$51,250$32,245$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$5,600$12,025$1,930$0
Total Invoice$39,420$41,555$45,715$51,695$29,507$28,623
Adjustments for Features-3,187-3,234-4,297-4,3640-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,233$38,321$41,418$47,331$29,507$27,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,088$5,185$11,098$1,620$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201320132013201320062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
5-speed manual    $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100     
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$4,280$4,330$5,480$5,555$830$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$3,500$4,650$4,725$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,187-3,234-4,297-4,3640-736

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132006
Model3-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.2 in
Length182.5 in192.3 in
Width71.3 in70.4 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested357583%
Total Not Requested75017%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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