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Nissan Altima vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelAltimaAltima1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $29,450 $36,350
Technology Package 1,290      
Floor mats 235 235    
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375    
Premium Package     2,650 1,950
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Convenience Package     1,650  
Obstacle detection, rear       350
Proximity key       500
Heated steering wheel       190
Cold Weather Package       600
Technology Package 0      
Floor mats 0 0    
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0    
Premium Package     2,410 1,775
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Convenience Package     1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear       320
Proximity key       455
Heated steering wheel       175
Cold Weather Package       545
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 7,800 6,590
Options (change) 344 344 7,095 6,000
Destination 885 885 875 875
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $38,125 $43,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,107
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelAltimaAltima1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine182hp I4270hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$32,185$37,410$38,125$43,815
Adjustments for Features-1,560-2,1600-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,625$35,250$38,125$43,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$5,240

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelAltimaAltima1-Series1-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,240$5,840$3,680$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$2,160$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-60-710-416

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182011
ModelAltima1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in104.7 in
Length191.9 in171.7 in
Width72.0 in68.8 in
Height57.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested180055%
Total Not Requested147545%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested228066%
Total Not Requested117534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested138061%
Total Not Requested87539%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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