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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: $31,755

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201720172017201720172017
ModelAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,150 $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $26,232 $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
Technology Package 1,090            
Sunroof 800   1,050 1,050 1,050   0
Floor mats 135            
Rear spoiler 405            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350            
Premium Package   3,100          
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats   475          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700 700 700
Executive Package             3,900
Wood trim             0
Technology Package 965            
Sunroof 702   965 965 965   0
Floor mats 106            
Rear spoiler 344            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266            
Premium Package   2,850          
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460 460  
Folding second row seats   435          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645 645 645
Executive Package             3,590
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 2,780 8,175 5,650 5,650 5,650 4,600 4,600
Options (change) 2,383 7,500 5,180 5,180 5,180 4,215 4,235
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $31,755 $42,620 $46,895 $45,395 $46,744 $53,495 $69,595
Total Invoice $29,440 $40,285 $44,290 $42,895 $43,869 $50,435 $65,430

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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: $10,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,722
Model Year2015201720172017201720172017
ModelAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionCVTM6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$31,755$42,620$46,895$45,395$46,744$53,495$69,595
Adjustments for Features0-130-1,155-1,055-1,180-1,805-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,755$42,490$45,740$44,340$45,564$51,690$65,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,250$1,850$3,074$9,200$22,850
Total Invoice$29,440$40,285$44,290$42,895$43,869$50,435$65,430
Adjustments for Features0-123-1,091-997-1,107-1,702-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,440$40,162$43,199$41,898$42,762$48,733$61,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,037$1,736$2,600$8,571$21,268

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201720172017201720172017
ModelAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000      
6-speed manual $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100     $100
Proximity key$250$250   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200      
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200      
Moving object detection, rear$25      
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rearview camera$200     $200
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
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 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $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
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250   $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     $25
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation      $50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder      $0
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Wireless charging station      $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights     $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats      $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$3,800$3,930$4,955$4,855$4,980$5,605$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130$1,155$1,055$1,180$1,805$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-123-1,091-997-1,107-1,702-4,000

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152017
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.3,502 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 system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested190064%
Total Not Requested107536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45065%
Total Not Requested-45035%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested32522%
Total Not Requested117578%

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