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Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,780

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $18,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Technology Package 1,290          
Floor mats 235 235        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375        
Shadow Sport Design     600 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750 750
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Navigation system     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300 300
Blind spot warning system     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190 190
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Technology Package 0          
Floor mats 0 0        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0        
Shadow Sport Design     550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 690 690
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Navigation system     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275 275
Blind spot warning system     460 460 460 460
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175 175
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Options (change) 1,900 610 9,490 9,490 9,490 7,140
Options (change) 0 0 8,730 8,730 8,730 6,570
Destination 885 885 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $31,780 $37,005 $52,235 $50,735 $52,084 $57,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,930
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,780$37,005$52,235$50,735$52,084$57,085
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,190-1,940-3,215-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,780$36,405$49,045$48,795$48,869$53,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$250$0$74$4,950

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual   $150  
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0 
8 kWh battery pack    $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,190$4,790$7,380$6,130$7,405$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,190$1,940$3,215$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14-3,043-1,829-3,013-3,146

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelAltima3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length191.9 in182.5 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested312595%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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