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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: $33,020

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $16,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,604

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $16,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920172017
Model3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim330i2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $38,115 $26,621 $30,453
Luxury Design 0    
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Navigation system 1,700    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Blind spot warning system 500    
Heated front seats 500    
Heated steering wheel 190    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Technology Package   2,190 1,180
Sunroof   800  
Floor mats   225 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Luxury Design 0    
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Navigation system 1,565    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105    
Obstacle detection, rear 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Blind spot warning system 460    
Heated front seats 460    
Heated steering wheel 175    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
Technology Package   1,939 1,044
Sunroof   708  
Floor mats   175 175
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276 276
Options (change) 8,590 3,565 1,755
Options (change) 7,905 3,098 1,495
Destination 995 885 885
Total Price $49,835 $33,020 $35,330
Total Invoice $47,015 $30,604 $32,833

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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: $13,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,378
Model Year201920172017
Model3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim330i2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT8CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$49,835$33,020$35,330
Adjustments for Features-3,2150-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,620$33,020$34,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,710
Total Invoice$47,015$30,604$32,833
Adjustments for Features-3,0330-558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,982$30,604$32,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,671

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201920172017
Model3-SeriesAltimaAltima
Trim330i2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,280$4,065$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0330-558

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20192017
Model3-SeriesAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in109.3 in
Length185.7 in191.9 in
Width71.9 in72.0 in
Height56.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
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
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 support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested237592%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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