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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: $20,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $18,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim328i328dSVSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,950 $43,450 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $39,275 $40,655 $31,394 $32,293
Steering-linked headlights 900 900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Options (change) 3,600 3,600 0 0
Options (change) 3,275 3,275 0 0
Destination 995 995 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $46,545 $48,045 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $43,545 $44,925 $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: $12,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,536
Model Year2015201520112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim328i328dSVSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$46,545$48,045$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features-7,765-7,6650-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,780$40,380$26,130$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$65
Total Invoice$43,545$44,925$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features-7,265-7,1670-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,280$37,758$24,744$24,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,478$0$70

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2015201520112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesLEAFLEAF
Trim328i328dSVSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,760$10,660$2,995$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,765$7,665$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,265-7,1670-829

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20152011
Model3-SeriesLEAF
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in175.0 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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