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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820082008
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 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $22,681 $26,565
Sport Plus Design 2,650              
Premium Tier 3,000              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475              
Sunroof 900         0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950    
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600        
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750      
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750        
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500      
M Sport Design         0      
Wood trim           0    
Premium Package             4,200  
Stability control             900 900
Sport Package             1,300  
Technology Package             2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT             500  
Door sill trim plates             170 170
Floor mats             175 175
Rear spoiler               370
Sport Plus Design 2,435              
Premium Tier 2,760              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505    
Folding second row seats 435              
Sunroof 830         0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875    
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550        
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690 690      
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610        
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565      
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460      
M Sport Design         0      
Wood trim           0    
Premium Package             3,643  
Stability control             780 780
Sport Package             1,127  
Technology Package             1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT             461  
Door sill trim plates             134 134
Floor mats             137 137
Rear spoiler               292
Options (change) 9,025 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,950 1,500 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 8,300 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,555 1,380 8,016 3,078
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $44,920 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,895 $67,995 $34,410 $32,980
Total Invoice $42,430 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,755 $63,970 $31,392 $30,338

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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: $9,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,503
Model Year20182018201820182018201820082008
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 I6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$44,920$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,895$67,995$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-2,790-3,665-2,415-3,690-3,690-3,2650-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,130$46,380$46,130$46,204$51,205$64,730$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$4,000$4,074$9,075$22,600$1,480$0
Total Invoice$42,430$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,755$63,970$31,392$30,338
Adjustments for Features-2,635-3,502-2,280-3,461-3,479-3,0720-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,795$44,318$43,545$43,338$48,276$60,898$31,392$30,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,523$3,750$3,543$8,481$21,103$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018201820182018201820082008
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  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire      $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250   
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 
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$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$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$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  
Satellite radio      $200$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$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
USB port$25$25$25$25$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  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$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  
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim      $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100    
Total Value of Features$6,230$7,105$5,855$7,130$7,130$6,705$3,440$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$3,665$2,415$3,690$3,690$3,265$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,635-3,502-2,280-3,461-3,479-3,0720-46

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,502 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

Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested142564%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested106548%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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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