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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $37,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
Model3-SeriesAltimaAltima
TrimM32.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $28,995 $35,510
Executive Package 4,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Sunroof 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Wood trim 0    
LED headlights 1,900    
Technology Package   1,290  
Floor mats   235 235
Rear spoiler   405 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375
Executive Package 3,915    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Sunroof 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Wood trim 0    
LED headlights 1,730    
Technology Package   0  
Floor mats   0 0
Rear spoiler   344 344
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Options (change) 6,750 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 6,145 344 344
Destination 995 885 885
Total Price $69,745 $32,185 $37,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,684
Model Year201520182018
Model3-SeriesAltimaAltima
TrimM32.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$69,745$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features-2,1150-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,630$32,185$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520182018
Model3-SeriesAltimaAltima
TrimM32.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,705$4,590$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9670-20

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152018
Model3-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in191.9 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,198 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested70021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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