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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: $26,130

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $16,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $14,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
Model3-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim328iSVSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,500 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $34,680 $31,394 $32,293
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Navigation system 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Proximity key 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Navigation system 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Proximity key 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Options (change) 4,450 0 0
Options (change) 4,050 0 0
Destination 895 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $42,845 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $39,625 $24,744 $25,643

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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: $13,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,653
Model Year201220112011
Model3-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim328iSVSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$42,845$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features-3,4900-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,355$26,130$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$65
Total Invoice$39,625$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features-3,2280-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,397$24,744$24,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$70

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201220112011
Model3-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim328iSVSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
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 
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75 $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
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
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
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  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,610$3,120$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2280-829

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122011
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 Headroom37.4 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%

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