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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,840

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $11,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,276

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $9,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
Model3-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim325iSVSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,600 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $31,665 $33,707 $35,668
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Proximity key 500    
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio 595    
Cargo cover   290  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Proximity key 455    
Heated front seats 455    
Satellite radio 540    
Cargo cover   219  
Options (change) 4,870 290 0
Options (change) 4,430 219 0
Destination 695 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $40,165 $28,840 $30,600
Total Invoice $36,790 $27,276 $29,018

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,652
Model Year200620122012
Model3-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim325iSVSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine215hp I6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$40,165$28,840$30,600
Adjustments for Features-3,1250-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,040$28,840$29,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210
Total Invoice$36,790$27,276$29,018
Adjustments for Features-2,8620-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,928$27,276$27,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$272

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200620122012
Model3-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim325iSVSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack $0$0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,470$3,345$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8620-1,470

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062012
Model3-SeriesLEAF
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length178.2 in175.0 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft30.0 ft3

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