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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: $32,145

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $10,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,408

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $10,702

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Model Year2016201620162016201620162010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM33.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $24,520
Base Invoice $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $22,727
Premium Package 3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450     2,380
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  
Sport Package             2,370
Technology Package             1,780
Door sill trim plates             170
Floor mats             175
Premium Package 2,820 2,230 2,230 2,230     2,064
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  
Sport Package             2,056
Technology Package             1,543
Door sill trim plates             134
Floor mats             134
Options (change) 8,725 6,900 6,900 6,900 4,450 4,050 6,875
Options (change) 7,935 6,280 6,280 6,280 4,050 3,685 5,931
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $42,870 $46,245 $47,745 $47,594 $51,245 $68,545 $32,145
Total Invoice $40,110 $43,235 $44,615 $44,159 $47,860 $63,780 $29,408

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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: $9,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,228
Model Year2016201620162016201620162010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM33.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$42,870$46,245$47,745$47,594$51,245$68,545$32,145
Adjustments for Features-1,575-3,400-3,500-3,525-2,250-4,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,295$42,845$44,245$44,069$48,995$64,545$32,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$2,950$2,774$7,700$23,250$0
Total Invoice$40,110$43,235$44,615$44,159$47,860$63,780$29,408
Adjustments for Features-1,474-3,179-3,271-3,271-2,101-3,7220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,636$40,056$41,344$40,888$45,759$60,058$29,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,420$2,708$2,252$7,123$21,422$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2016201620162016201620162010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM33.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$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
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
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 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $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 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Surround sound     $250 
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 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
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
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$4,590$6,415$6,515$6,540$5,265$7,015$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$3,400$3,500$3,525$2,250$4,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,474-3,179-3,271-3,271-2,101-3,7220

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162010
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 Weight3,431 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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested170056%
Total Not Requested135044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222586%
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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