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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: $11,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,982

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Model Year2014201420142014201420062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $21,826 $25,340
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
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    
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 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
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    
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 7,200 5,400 5,400 8,040 3,110
Options (change) 8,370 6,550 6,550 4,910 4,910 7,076 2,678
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 605 605
Total Price $42,875 $45,425 $46,725 $49,725 $56,225 $32,245 $31,115
Total Invoice $39,605 $41,970 $43,165 $45,945 $51,925 $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: $8,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,931
Model Year2014201420142014201420062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$42,875$45,425$46,725$49,725$56,225$32,245$31,115
Adjustments for Features-4,100-3,850-5,300-4,150-5,3250-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,775$41,575$41,425$45,575$50,900$32,245$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$2,650$6,800$12,125$1,930$0
Total Invoice$39,605$41,970$43,165$45,945$51,925$29,507$28,623
Adjustments for Features-3,787-3,557-4,896-3,835-4,9180-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,818$38,413$38,269$42,110$47,007$29,507$27,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,595$2,451$6,292$11,189$1,620$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2014201420142014201420062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300  
5-speed manual     $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100      
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Rear spoiler     $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$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$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Total Value of Features$4,930$4,680$6,130$4,980$6,155$830$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$3,850$5,300$4,150$5,325$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,787-3,557-4,896-3,835-4,9180-736

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,411 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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145049%
Total Not Requested150051%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
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
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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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