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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $21,826 $25,340
Convenience Tier 2,250 1,750 1,750 1,750        
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
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 1,450 950    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350              
Luxury Design   0 0 0 0      
Sunroof           0    
Wood trim           0    
Navigation Package             5,700 1,800
Braking and Airbag Package             800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             230  
Traction Control and Airbag Package             800 800
Satellite radio             350 350
Floor mats             160 160
Convenience Tier 2,070 1,610 1,610 1,610        
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505    
Folding second row seats 435              
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875    
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460 460      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320              
Luxury Design   0 0 0 0      
Sunroof           0    
Wood trim           0    
Navigation Package             5,093 1,561
Braking and Airbag Package             694  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             172  
Traction Control and Airbag Package             694 694
Satellite radio             304 304
Floor mats             119 119
Options (change) 7,275 5,950 5,950 5,950 4,200 1,500 8,040 3,110
Options (change) 6,690 5,475 5,475 5,475 3,865 1,380 7,076 2,678
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $43,170 $48,695 $47,195 $48,544 $54,145 $67,995 $32,245 $31,115
Total Invoice $40,820 $46,580 $44,585 $45,559 $51,065 $63,970 $29,507 $28,623

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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: $8,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,442
Model Year20182018201820182018201820062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 8?, 8
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$43,170$48,695$47,195$48,544$54,145$67,995$32,245$31,115
Adjustments for Features-4,750-6,100-4,850-6,125-6,250-6,0750-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,420$42,595$42,345$42,419$47,895$61,920$32,245$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,925$3,999$9,475$23,500$1,930$0
Total Invoice$40,820$46,580$44,585$45,559$51,065$63,970$29,507$28,623
Adjustments for Features-4,491-5,835-4,582-5,748-5,894-5,7150-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,329$40,745$40,003$39,811$45,171$58,255$29,507$27,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,416$3,674$3,482$8,842$21,926$1,620$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018201820182018201820062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  $150  
5-speed manual      $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250  
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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat      $40$40
Cargo net      $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
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 
3.5 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  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
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  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
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$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights$1000$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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
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$6,205$7,555$6,305$7,580$7,705$7,530$1,455$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$6,100$4,850$6,125$6,250$6,075$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,491-5,835-4,582-5,748-5,894-5,7150-736

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182006
Model3-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.2 in
Length182.5 in192.3 in
Width71.3 in70.4 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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