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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: $8,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,642

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $8,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
Modeli3AltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $39,690 $22,681 $26,565
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Stability control   900 900
Floor mats   175 175
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   280  
Sport Package   1,300  
Technology Package     2,000
Rear spoiler     370
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Stability control   780 780
Floor mats   137 137
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   222  
Sport Package   1,127  
Technology Package     1,735
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 550 2,655 3,445
Options (change) 500 2,266 2,944
Destination 995 695 695
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $27,820 $32,810
Total Invoice $33,685 $25,642 $30,204

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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: $5,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,766
Model Year201520082008
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$36,445$27,820$32,810
Adjustments for Features-3,5450-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,900$27,820$27,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$40
Total Invoice$33,685$25,642$30,204
Adjustments for Features-3,2770-4,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,408$25,642$25,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520082008
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera  $200
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 air vents  $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  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Sunroof $900$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
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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$6,400$2,855$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2770-4,557

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152008
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.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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?
Sunroof900No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32527%
Total Not Requested90073%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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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