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BMW Z4 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,450

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $24,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,874

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $22,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4AltimaAltima
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $24,040 $28,970
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $22,534 $26,842
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100 2,070 1,420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Convenience Package       1,070  
Technology Package       1,780 1,780
Leather Package       2,060 2,060
Door sill trim plates       90 90
Floor mats       180 180
Fog lights       380  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000 1,796 1,232
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Convenience Package       928  
Technology Package       1,543 1,543
Leather Package       1,787 1,787
Door sill trim plates       68 68
Floor mats       146 146
Fog lights       292  
Options (change) 7,350 5,150 5,150 7,630 5,530
Options (change) 6,690 4,685 4,685 6,560 4,776
Destination 895 895 895 780 780
Total Price $56,895 $61,195 $70,245 $32,450 $35,280
Total Invoice $52,525 $56,500 $64,825 $29,874 $32,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,253
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4AltimaAltima
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$56,895$61,195$70,245$32,450$35,280
Adjustments for Features-6,930-7,380-9,4300-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,965$53,815$60,815$32,450$34,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$10,850$0$1,855
Total Invoice$52,525$56,500$64,825$29,874$32,398
Adjustments for Features-6,398-6,814-8,7020-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,127$49,686$56,123$29,874$31,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,559$9,996$0$1,629

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4Z4AltimaAltima
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,760$10,210$12,260$2,830$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,930$7,380$9,430$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,398-6,814-8,7020-895

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelZ4Altima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.3 in105.3 in
Length166.9 in182.5 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height50.8 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft38.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested197570%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested9511%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72533%
Total Not Requested145067%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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