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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan 350Z Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan 350Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,905

Nissan 350Z Touring   
Difference: $32,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,225

Nissan 350Z Touring   
Difference: $30,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
Model3-Series350Z350Z
TrimM3TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,500 $38,630 $40,980
Base Invoice $61,360 $35,777 $37,949
245/35ZR19 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Aluminum trim 500    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 2,100 1,800 1,800
7-speed automated manual 2,900    
Rear spoiler 0    
Door sill trim plates   110 110
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000 1,000
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,670  
245/35ZR19 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Aluminum trim 455    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,910 1,561 1,561
7-speed automated manual 2,640    
Rear spoiler 0    
Door sill trim plates   78 78
5-speed shiftable automatic   924 925
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,190  
Options (change) 7,675 4,580 2,910
Options (change) 6,980 3,753 2,564
Destination 825 695 695
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $76,700 $43,905 $44,585
Total Invoice $70,865 $40,225 $41,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan 350Z

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan 350Z Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,745
Model Year200920082008
Model3-Series350Z350Z
TrimM3TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine414hp V8306hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10240, 7240, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$76,700$43,905$44,585
Adjustments for Features-6,480-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,220$43,805$44,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$780
Total Invoice$70,865$40,225$41,208
Adjustments for Features-5,987-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,878$40,133$41,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year200920082008
Model3-Series350Z350Z
TrimM3TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Stability control$400 $400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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 
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Media drive$15  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$13,005$6,625$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,480$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,987-920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan 350Z

Model Year20092008
Model3-Series350Z
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length180.6 in169.8 in
Width70.2 in71.5 in
Height54.5 in52.5 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,585 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft34.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft34.1 ft3

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