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BMW i3 vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,770

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $8,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,250

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $7,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
Modeli3LEAF
TrimBaseSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $33,720
Base Invoice $39,690 $32,293
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
DC quick-charging capability   700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
DC quick-charging capability   607
Options (change) 550 700
Options (change) 500 607
Destination 995 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,445 $27,770
Total Invoice $33,685 $26,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,252
Model Year20152011
Modeli3LEAF
TrimBaseSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E107hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG106/92 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-16
Total Price$36,445$27,770
Adjustments for Features-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,165$27,770
Total Invoice$33,685$26,250
Adjustments for Features-1,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,502$26,250

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20152011
Modeli3LEAF
TrimBaseSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heat pump$250 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Floor mats$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,400$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1830

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20152011
Modeli3LEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length157.4 in175.0 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height62.1 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft30.0 ft3

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