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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: $32,400

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $8,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,695

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $7,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.5 SR328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $23,272 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Premium Package 2,380   2,650  
Sport Package 2,370      
Technology Package 1,780     3,250
Navigation system   2,100 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights   800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Proximity key   500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450   950
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Sunroof       1,050
Rear spoiler       0
Premium Package 2,064   2,410  
Sport Package 2,056      
Technology Package 1,543     2,960
Navigation system   1,910 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights   730    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Proximity key   455 455  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320   865
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Sunroof       955
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 6,530 7,370 7,770 7,770
Options (change) 5,663 6,705 7,065 7,070
Destination 760 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,400 $40,895 $47,895 $63,695
Total Invoice $29,695 $37,615 $44,045 $58,870

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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: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,914
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.5 SR328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$32,400$40,895$47,895$63,695
Adjustments for Features-1,0850-2,200-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,315$40,895$45,695$61,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800$20,400
Total Invoice$29,695$37,615$44,045$58,870
Adjustments for Features-9940-2,023-2,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$37,615$42,022$56,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,407$19,037

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.5 SR328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $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 
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass  $0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim $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$3,065$1,980$4,180$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$0$2,200$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-9940-2,023-2,218

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112008
ModelAltima3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length190.7 in178.2 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested57522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

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