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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: $30,255

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,876

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420102010
Modeli3AltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $25,630 $24,520
Base Invoice $38,220 $23,828 $22,727
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 350    
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   310  
Rear spoiler   370  
Premium Audio Package   1,240  
Floor mats   175 175
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,380
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 320    
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   251  
Rear spoiler   295  
Premium Audio Package   1,075  
Floor mats   134 134
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     2,064
Options (change) 900 3,875 6,705
Options (change) 820 3,298 5,797
Destination 925 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $35,675 $30,255 $31,975
Total Invoice $32,465 $27,876 $29,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,943
Model Year201420102010
Modeli3AltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA1CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$35,675$30,255$31,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,470-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,675$28,785$29,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,195
Total Invoice$32,465$27,876$29,274
Adjustments for Features0-1,354-1,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,465$26,522$27,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$926

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201420102010
Modeli3AltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$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  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
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$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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$4,250$5,720$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,470$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,354-1,826

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142010
Modeli3Altima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length157.4 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height62.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,181 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 2.5 SL

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 audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested12514%
Total Not Requested80086%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested210082%

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