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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: $31,585

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,051

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,424

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Model Year2016201620162016201620162014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM32.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $27,920
Base Invoice $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $25,813
Premium Package 3,100            
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    
Sunroof   1,050 1,050 1,050   0 800
Executive Package           3,500  
Wood trim           0  
Technology Package             1,090
Floor mats             210
Rear spoiler             405
Illuminated door sill trim plates             350
Premium Package 2,820            
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    
Sunroof   955 955 955   0 702
Executive Package           3,185  
Wood trim           0  
Technology Package             957
Floor mats             159
Rear spoiler             344
Illuminated door sill trim plates             266
Options (change) 8,025 5,500 5,500 5,500 4,450 4,050 2,855
Options (change) 7,300 5,005 5,005 5,005 4,050 3,685 2,428
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 810
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $42,170 $44,845 $46,345 $46,194 $51,245 $68,545 $31,585
Total Invoice $39,475 $41,960 $43,340 $42,884 $47,860 $63,780 $29,051

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,082
Model Year2016201620162016201620162014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM32.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6182hp I4
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16?, 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$42,170$44,845$46,345$46,194$51,245$68,545$31,585
Adjustments for Features-365-1,290-1,390-1,415-2,040-3,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,805$43,555$44,955$44,779$49,205$64,755$31,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,150$2,974$7,400$22,950$0
Total Invoice$39,475$41,960$43,340$42,884$47,860$63,780$29,051
Adjustments for Features-342-1,207-1,300-1,314-1,905-3,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,133$40,753$42,040$41,570$45,955$60,253$29,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,620$2,907$2,437$6,822$21,120$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2016201620162016201620162014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltima
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM32.5 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$1300   
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   $100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Proximity key$250   $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start      $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system      $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning      $200
Moving object detection, rear      $25
Obstacle detection, front     $150 
Obstacle detection, rear     $250 
Rearview camera     $200$200
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
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 
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 
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 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   $250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
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 
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  
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats     $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,205$5,130$5,230$5,255$5,880$7,630$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$1,290$1,390$1,415$2,040$3,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-342-1,207-1,300-1,314-1,905-3,5270

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162014
Model3-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in191.5 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,431 lb.3,109 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 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
Compass0Yes
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 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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30023%
Total Not Requested100077%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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