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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: $31,000

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $11,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,830

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013201320132013
ModelAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,150 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $26,232 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Technology Package 1,090        
Sunroof 800        
Floor mats 135        
Cold Weather Package   950      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package   3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
App support   250 250 250 250
Driver Assistance Plus     700 700 700
Driver Assistance Package     1,900 1,900 1,900
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Rearview camera     400 400 400
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Technology Package 965        
Sunroof 702        
Floor mats 106        
Cold Weather Package   865      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
App support   230 230 230 230
Driver Assistance Plus     635 635 635
Driver Assistance Package     1,730 1,730 1,730
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Rearview camera     365 365 365
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Options (change) 2,025 8,550 9,550 8,650 8,650
Options (change) 1,773 7,780 8,690 7,870 7,870
Destination 825 925 925 925 925
Total Price $31,000 $42,025 $47,325 $52,725 $59,225
Total Invoice $28,830 $38,830 $43,695 $48,675 $54,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,741
Model Year20152013201320132013
ModelAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVTM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,000$42,025$47,325$52,725$59,225
Adjustments for Features0-280-2,180-3,980-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,000$41,745$45,145$48,745$55,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,400$7,000$13,425
Total Invoice$28,830$38,830$43,695$48,675$54,655
Adjustments for Features0-259-2,013-3,674-3,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,830$38,571$41,682$45,001$50,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,111$6,430$12,342

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152013201320132013
ModelAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key$250    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200$200
Moving object detection, rear$25    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$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    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability    $50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Headlight washers $50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200   
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    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,530$5,230$7,030$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280$2,180$3,980$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-259-2,013-3,674-3,742

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelAltima3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length191.5 in182.5 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,361 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested096%
Total Not Requested04%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested165061%
Total Not Requested105039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested061%
Total Not Requested039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested073%
Total Not Requested027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested058%
Total Not Requested042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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