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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: $11,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,441

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 32.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $27,920
Base Invoice $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $25,813
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Cold Weather Package 950          
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Technology Package           1,090
Sunroof           800
Floor mats           210
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Cold Weather Package 865          
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455  
Technology Package           957
Sunroof           702
Floor mats           159
Options (change) 8,300 6,300 6,300 5,400 5,400 2,100
Options (change) 7,550 5,730 5,730 4,910 4,910 1,818
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 810
Total Price $41,975 $44,525 $45,825 $49,725 $56,225 $30,830
Total Invoice $38,785 $41,150 $42,345 $45,945 $51,925 $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: $10,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,337
Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 32.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H182hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$41,975$44,525$45,825$49,725$56,225$30,830
Adjustments for Features-1,090-840-2,290-1,790-2,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,885$43,685$43,535$47,935$53,260$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$2,650$7,050$12,375$0
Total Invoice$38,785$41,150$42,345$45,945$51,925$28,441
Adjustments for Features-1,007-776-2,116-1,654-2,7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,778$40,374$40,229$44,291$49,187$28,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,596$2,451$6,513$11,409$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 32.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100    $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning     $200
Moving object detection, rear     $25
Rearview camera     $200
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents     $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Headlight washers$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200     
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Total Value of Features$4,105$3,855$5,305$4,805$5,980$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$840$2,290$1,790$2,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,007-776-2,116-1,654-2,7380

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142014
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 Weight3,411 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 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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested170058%
Total Not Requested125042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
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

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%

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 system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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