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BMW i8 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,980

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $107,922

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,514

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $99,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
Modeli8AltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $140,700 $24,040 $28,970
Base Invoice $130,125 $22,534 $26,842
Giga World 2,000    
Leather Package   2,060 2,060
Convenience Package   1,070  
Premium Package   2,070 1,420
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Floor mats   180 180
Giga World 1,820    
Leather Package   1,787 1,787
Convenience Package   928  
Premium Package   1,796 1,232
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Floor mats   146 146
Options (change) 2,000 7,160 5,440
Options (change) 1,820 6,200 4,708
Destination 995 780 780
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $31,980 $35,190
Total Invoice $129,147 $29,514 $32,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $99,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,906
Model Year201620122012
Modeli8AltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$139,902$31,980$35,190
Adjustments for Features-8,3700-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,532$31,980$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,110
Total Invoice$129,147$29,514$32,330
Adjustments for Features-7,7270-1,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,420$29,514$31,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,805

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620122012
Modeli8AltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,450$3,080$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,370$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7270-1,011

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162012
Modeli8Altima
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in105.3 in
Length184.9 in182.5 in
Width76.5 in70.7 in
Height50.8 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft38.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested70581%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85039%
Total Not Requested132561%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85068%
Total Not Requested40032%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

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