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Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,800 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR | |||||
| Difference: $9,920 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,140 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR | |||||
| Difference: $9,410 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Altima | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.5 SR | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $24,520 | $33,600 | $40,300 | $43,900 | $54,850 |
| Base Invoice | $22,727 | $31,090 | $37,255 | $40,570 | $50,640 |
| Premium Package | 2,380 | 2,650 | 2,650 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,370 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,780 | 3,250 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 950 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,064 | 2,410 | 2,410 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,056 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,543 | 2,960 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 865 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,530 | 7,295 | 7,695 | 7,695 | 7,695 |
| Options (change) | 5,663 | 6,635 | 6,995 | 6,995 | 7,000 |
| Destination | 750 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -900 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $31,800 | $41,720 | $48,820 | $51,520 | $64,670 |
| Total Invoice | $29,140 | $38,550 | $45,075 | $47,490 | $59,765 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,990 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,390 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Altima | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.5 SR | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT-6 | M6 | M6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 264, 9 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $31,800 | $41,720 | $48,820 | $51,520 | $64,670 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,070 | 0 | -1,950 | -2,900 | -2,400 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,730 | $41,720 | $46,870 | $48,620 | $62,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,150 | $6,900 | $20,550 |
| Total Invoice | $29,140 | $38,550 | $45,075 | $47,490 | $59,765 |
| Adjustments for Features | -980 | 0 | -1,800 | -2,673 | -2,218 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,160 | $38,550 | $43,275 | $44,817 | $57,547 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,725 | $6,267 | $18,997 |
Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Altima | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.5 SR | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,050 | $1,980 | $3,930 | $4,880 | $4,380 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,070 | $0 | $1,950 | $2,900 | $2,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -980 | 0 | -1,800 | -2,673 | -2,218 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Model | Altima | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,181 lb. | 3,341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.1 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 22% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 9% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 990 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 41% |
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