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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: $29,025

Nissan Altima 2.5 SV   
Difference: $6,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,918

Nissan Altima 2.5 SV   
Difference: $5,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201520152015
Modeli3AltimaAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $24,720 $28,150 $32,350
Base Invoice $38,220 $23,041 $26,232 $30,138
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Heated front seats 350      
Cold Weather Package   500    
Convenience Package   1,350    
Technology Package   1,090 1,090  
Floor mats   135 135 135
Rear spoiler   405 405 405
Sunroof     800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Heated front seats 320      
Cold Weather Package   443    
Convenience Package   1,194    
Technology Package   965 965  
Floor mats   106 106 106
Rear spoiler   344 344 344
Sunroof     702  
Options (change) 900 3,480 2,430 540
Options (change) 820 3,052 2,117 450
Destination 925 825 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $35,675 $29,025 $31,405 $33,715
Total Invoice $32,465 $26,918 $29,174 $31,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,627
Model Year2014201520152015
Modeli3AltimaAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA1CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,675$29,025$31,405$33,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,165-2,265-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,675$27,860$29,140$31,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,280$3,790
Total Invoice$32,465$26,918$29,174$31,413
Adjustments for Features0-1,080-2,104-1,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,465$25,838$27,070$29,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,232$3,651

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2014201520152015
Modeli3AltimaAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Moving object detection, rear $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,765$6,865$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165$2,265$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,080-2,104-1,924

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142015
Modeli3Altima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length157.4 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in72.0 in
Height62.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested17512%
Total Not Requested125088%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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