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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: $28,085

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $8,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,162

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $7,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
Modeli3LEAFLEAF
TrimBaseSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $34,200 $36,790
Base Invoice $39,690 $32,394 $34,843
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Floor mats   200 200
Cargo cover   300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Floor mats   154 154
Cargo cover   229  
Options (change) 550 500 200
Options (change) 500 383 154
Destination 995 885 885
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,445 $28,085 $30,375
Total Invoice $33,685 $26,162 $28,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,255
Model Year201520172017
Modeli3LEAFLEAF
TrimBaseSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E107hp E107hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG124/101 MPG124/101 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$36,445$28,085$30,375
Adjustments for Features-2900-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,155$28,085$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$790
Total Invoice$33,685$26,162$28,382
Adjustments for Features-2680-1,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,417$26,162$26,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$818

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201520172017
Modeli3LEAFLEAF
TrimBaseSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
30 kWh battery pack $0$0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic 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  
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Total Value of Features$3,625$3,335$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2680-1,402

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20152017
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.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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