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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: $28,370

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $15,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,153

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $14,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
Model3-SeriesLEAF
Trim328iSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,500 $35,020
Base Invoice $34,680 $32,803
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
Options (change) 5,600 0
Options (change) 5,100 0
Destination 895 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,995 $28,370
Total Invoice $40,675 $26,153

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,462
Model Year20122014
Model3-SeriesLEAF
Trim328iSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6107hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$43,995$28,370
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,930$28,370
Total Invoice$40,675$26,153
Adjustments for Features-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,615$26,153

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122014
Model3-SeriesLEAF
Trim328iSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
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
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack $0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,885$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122014
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.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft324.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%

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