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BMW i3 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,820

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $7,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,681

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $6,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
Modeli3AltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $38,220 $23,337 $27,221
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 350    
Sport Package   1,490  
Floor mats   175 175
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   280  
Technology Package     2,000
Stability control     600
Rear spoiler     370
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 320    
Sport Package   1,293  
Floor mats   134 134
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   222  
Technology Package     1,735
Stability control     520
Rear spoiler     295
Options (change) 900 1,945 3,145
Options (change) 820 1,649 2,684
Destination 925 695 695
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $35,675 $27,820 $33,220
Total Invoice $32,465 $25,681 $30,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,036
Model Year201420092009
Modeli3AltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA1M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$35,675$27,820$33,220
Adjustments for Features-3,0200-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,655$27,820$27,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$32,465$25,681$30,600
Adjustments for Features-2,7480-4,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,717$25,681$25,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201420092009
Modeli3AltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0 
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,400$2,380$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$0$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7480-4,882

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142009
Modeli3Altima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length157.4 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height62.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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