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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: $32,095

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $10,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,336

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $10,774

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Model Year20162016201620162016201620072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $24,000 $28,400
Base Invoice $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $22,246 $26,315
Premium Package 3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450     4,400  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475              
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500      
LED headlights 700              
Executive Package           3,500    
Sunroof           0    
Wood trim           0    
Stability control             900 900
Technology Package             2,000 2,000
Floor mats             170 170
Rear spoiler               360
Premium Package 2,820 2,230 2,230 2,230     3,817  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430              
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455      
LED headlights 635              
Executive Package           3,185    
Sunroof           0    
Wood trim           0    
Stability control             780 780
Technology Package             1,734 1,735
Floor mats             134 134
Rear spoiler               282
Options (change) 8,725 6,900 6,900 6,900 4,450 4,050 7,470 3,430
Options (change) 7,935 6,280 6,280 6,280 4,050 3,685 6,465 2,931
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 625 625
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $42,870 $46,245 $47,745 $47,594 $51,245 $68,545 $32,095 $32,455
Total Invoice $40,110 $43,235 $44,615 $44,159 $47,860 $63,780 $29,336 $29,871

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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: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,807
Model Year20162016201620162016201620072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$42,870$46,245$47,745$47,594$51,245$68,545$32,095$32,455
Adjustments for Features-2,465-4,190-4,290-4,315-3,040-4,7900-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,405$42,055$43,455$43,279$48,205$63,755$32,095$31,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$3,050$2,874$7,800$23,350$590$0
Total Invoice$40,110$43,235$44,615$44,159$47,860$63,780$29,336$29,871
Adjustments for Features-2,306-3,917-4,009-4,004-2,839-4,4570-874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,804$39,318$40,606$40,155$45,021$59,323$29,336$28,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,514$2,802$2,351$7,217$21,519$339$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162016201620162016201620072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT       $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel     $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$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat      $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents      $100$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$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0    
8 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$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  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound     $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information      $25$25
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$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350  
Headlight washers     $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights     $150  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats     $200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim $300$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  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100    
Total Value of Features$4,430$6,155$6,255$6,280$5,005$6,755$1,965$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$4,190$4,290$4,315$3,040$4,790$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,306-3,917-4,009-4,004-2,839-4,4570-874

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162007
Model3-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in189.8 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,431 lb.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft317.9 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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested135044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested390085%
Total Not Requested70015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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