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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $10,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $10,164

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Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M33.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $25,570
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $23,697
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200   2,130
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450         0  
Cold Weather Package 950            
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
Executive Package           4,300  
Sunroof           0  
Wood trim           0  
Sport Package             2,370
Technology Package             1,780
Door sill trim plates             175
Floor mats             180
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000   1,848
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320         0  
Cold Weather Package 865            
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455    
Executive Package           3,915  
Sunroof           0  
Wood trim           0  
Sport Package             2,056
Technology Package             1,543
Door sill trim plates             126
Floor mats             146
Options (change) 9,200 7,200 7,200 5,400 5,400 4,850 6,635
Options (change) 8,370 6,550 6,550 4,910 4,910 4,415 5,719
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 780
Total Price $43,145 $45,695 $47,195 $50,145 $56,545 $67,845 $32,985
Total Invoice $40,360 $42,725 $44,105 $46,835 $52,725 $63,130 $30,196

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,784
Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M33.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$43,145$45,695$47,195$50,145$56,545$67,845$32,985
Adjustments for Features-1,475-1,225-2,675-1,525-2,700-3,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,670$44,470$44,520$48,620$53,845$64,095$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$2,850$6,950$12,175$22,425$0
Total Invoice$40,360$42,725$44,105$46,835$52,725$63,130$30,196
Adjustments for Features-1,380-1,145-2,500-1,424-2,518-3,4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,980$41,580$41,605$45,411$50,207$59,641$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$2,625$6,431$11,227$20,661$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M33.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100    $100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front     $150 
Obstacle detection, rear     $250 
Rearview camera     $200$200
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat      $40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents      $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350 
Headlight washers$50    $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Heated second row seats$200    $200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Total Value of Features$3,965$3,715$5,165$4,015$5,190$6,240$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$1,225$2,675$1,525$2,700$3,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,380-1,145-2,500-1,424-2,518-3,4890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in190.7 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,181 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 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
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested170058%
Total Not Requested125042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested145076%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

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