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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,155 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL | |||||||
| Difference: $14,455 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,412 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL | |||||||
| Difference: $14,653 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Altima |
| Trim | 320i | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 | 2.5 SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,900 | $41,750 | $40,250 | $45,600 | $48,950 | $65,500 | $27,660 |
| Base Invoice | $33,135 | $40,110 | $38,115 | $43,090 | $46,205 | $61,595 | $25,283 |
| Premium Tier | 3,000 | ||||||
| Sport Plus Design | 2,650 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 950 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 | ||
| Sunroof | 900 | 0 | 800 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 1,090 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 185 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 395 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 235 | ||||||
| Premium Tier | 2,760 | ||||||
| Sport Plus Design | 2,435 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 875 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | 175 | 175 | 175 | 175 | ||
| Sunroof | 830 | 0 | 729 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 435 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | |
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 946 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 152 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 329 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 183 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 9,715 | 6,640 | 6,640 | 6,640 | 4,890 | 2,000 | 2,705 |
| Options (change) | 8,935 | 6,110 | 6,110 | 6,110 | 4,500 | 1,840 | 2,339 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 790 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $45,610 | $49,385 | $47,885 | $49,234 | $54,835 | $68,495 | $31,155 |
| Total Invoice | $43,065 | $47,215 | $45,220 | $46,194 | $51,700 | $64,430 | $28,412 |
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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: $11,215 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,594 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Altima |
| Trim | 320i | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 | 2.5 SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 180hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 320hp I6 | 425hp I6 | 182hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | M6 | T8 | T8 | M6 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $45,610 | $49,385 | $47,885 | $49,234 | $54,835 | $68,495 | $31,155 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,240 | -3,740 | -2,490 | -3,765 | -3,890 | -3,615 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,370 | $45,645 | $45,395 | $45,469 | $50,945 | $64,880 | $31,155 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,275 | $3,025 | $3,099 | $8,575 | $22,510 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $43,065 | $47,215 | $45,220 | $46,194 | $51,700 | $64,430 | $28,412 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,059 | -3,576 | -2,351 | -3,533 | -3,668 | -3,400 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,006 | $43,639 | $42,869 | $42,661 | $48,032 | $61,030 | $28,412 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,633 | $2,863 | $2,655 | $8,026 | $21,024 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | Altima |
| Trim | 320i | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 | 2.5 SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | |||||||
| 3.5 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 | |||||
| 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 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,405 | $6,905 | $5,655 | $6,930 | $7,055 | $6,780 | $3,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,240 | $3,740 | $2,490 | $3,765 | $3,890 | $3,615 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,059 | -3,576 | -2,351 | -3,533 | -3,668 | -3,400 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | Altima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 72.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,502 lb. | 3,109 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 45.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1040 | 47% |
| Sport Plus Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1675 | 75% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Moving object detection, rear | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 20% |
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