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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: $32,955

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $15,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,528

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $14,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815
Technology Package 1,700 1,180        
Sunroof 800          
Floor mats 210 210        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 490          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350        
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950
Premium Package     2,450 2,450 2,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Technology Package 1,505 1,044        
Sunroof 708          
Floor mats 159 159        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 434          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266        
Navigation system     1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Driver Assistance Package     865 865 865 865
Premium Package     2,230 2,230 2,230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Options (change) 3,550 1,740 9,050 9,050 9,050 6,600
Options (change) 3,072 1,469 8,235 8,235 8,235 6,005
Destination 835 835 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $32,955 $35,265 $48,395 $49,895 $49,744 $53,395
Total Invoice $30,528 $32,757 $45,190 $46,570 $46,114 $49,815

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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: $12,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,893
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,955$35,265$48,395$49,895$49,744$53,395
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,965-3,065-3,090-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,955$34,665$45,430$46,830$46,654$51,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,710$0$1,400$1,224$6,150
Total Invoice$30,528$32,757$45,190$46,570$46,114$49,815
Adjustments for Features0-557-2,769-2,861-2,865-1,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,528$32,200$42,421$43,709$43,249$48,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,672$0$1,288$828$5,701

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0 
8 kWh battery pack    $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
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$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,390$4,990$7,355$7,455$7,480$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,965$3,065$3,090$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-557-2,769-2,861-2,865-1,693

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162016
ModelAltima3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length191.9 in182.5 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,431 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?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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