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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: $34,980

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $21,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,299

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $20,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelAltima3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $50,150
Base Invoice $25,116 $46,820
Premium Package 4,230 2,200
Convenience Package 1,300  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 110  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Premium Package 3,669 2,000
Convenience Package 1,127  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 84  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 7,420 5,400
Options (change) 6,423 4,910
Destination 760 995
Total Price $34,980 $56,545
Total Invoice $32,299 $52,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,775
Model Year20112015
ModelAltima3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$34,980$56,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,980$52,630
Total Invoice$32,299$52,725
Adjustments for Features0-3,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,299$49,074

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelAltima3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,125$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,651

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelAltima3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length190.7 in182.5 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,370 lb.3,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295084%
Total Not Requested55016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested89582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested79097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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