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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.
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Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,985 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR | |||||||
| Difference: $10,160 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR | |||||||
| Difference: $10,164 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Altima | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.5 SR | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,570 | $32,950 | $37,500 | $39,000 | $43,750 | $50,150 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $23,697 | $30,995 | $35,180 | $36,560 | $40,930 | $46,820 | $57,720 |
| Premium Package | 2,130 | 3,200 | 3,100 | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | |
| Sport Package | 2,370 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 1,780 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 180 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | 175 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | 900 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 0 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Executive Package | 4,300 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 1,848 | 2,910 | 2,820 | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Sport Package | 2,056 | ||||||
| Technology Package | 1,543 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 146 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | 126 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | 820 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 0 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||
| Executive Package | 3,915 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 6,635 | 9,200 | 7,200 | 7,200 | 5,400 | 5,400 | 4,850 |
| Options (change) | 5,719 | 8,370 | 6,550 | 6,550 | 4,910 | 4,910 | 4,415 |
| Destination | 780 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $32,985 | $43,145 | $45,695 | $47,195 | $50,145 | $56,545 | $67,845 |
| Total Invoice | $30,196 | $40,360 | $42,725 | $44,105 | $46,835 | $52,725 | $63,130 |
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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: $8,685 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,784 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Altima | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.5 SR | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | CVT-6 | M6 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 264, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $32,985 | $43,145 | $45,695 | $47,195 | $50,145 | $56,545 | $67,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,475 | -1,225 | -2,675 | -1,525 | -2,700 | -3,750 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,985 | $41,670 | $44,470 | $44,520 | $48,620 | $53,845 | $64,095 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,800 | $2,850 | $6,950 | $12,175 | $22,425 |
| Total Invoice | $30,196 | $40,360 | $42,725 | $44,105 | $46,835 | $52,725 | $63,130 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,380 | -1,145 | -2,500 | -1,424 | -2,518 | -3,489 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,196 | $38,980 | $41,580 | $41,605 | $45,411 | $50,207 | $59,641 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | $2,625 | $6,431 | $11,227 | $20,661 |
Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Altima | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3.5 SR | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 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 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,490 | $3,965 | $3,715 | $5,165 | $4,015 | $5,190 | $6,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,475 | $1,225 | $2,675 | $1,525 | $2,700 | $3,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,380 | -1,145 | -2,500 | -1,424 | -2,518 | -3,489 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Altima | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,181 lb. | 3,411 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 44.1 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 37.7 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 | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 13.0 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 |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2125 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 14% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 765 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 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 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 42% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 24% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 24% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 740 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 34% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 36% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 76% |
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