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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: $32,605

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $13,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,262

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $12,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $32,290 $39,190
Floor mats 210 210    
Sunroof 800      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 490      
Technology Package 1,700   2,550 2,550
Premium Package     3,600 1,900
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Rearview camera     400 400
Folding second row seats     475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Floor mats 159 159    
Sunroof 708      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 434      
Technology Package 1,505   2,320 2,320
Premium Package     3,275 1,730
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Rearview camera     365 365
Folding second row seats     430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 3,200 210 10,265 7,665
Options (change) 2,806 159 9,345 6,980
Destination 835 835 895 895
Total Price $32,605 $33,735 $46,060 $50,960
Total Invoice $30,262 $31,447 $42,530 $47,065

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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: $13,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,326
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,605$33,735$46,060$50,960
Adjustments for Features-5000-440-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,105$33,735$45,620$50,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0$4,600
Total Invoice$30,262$31,447$42,530$47,065
Adjustments for Features-4640-406-683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,798$31,447$42,124$46,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,649$0$4,258

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,315$3,815$4,255$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$440$740
Value of Feature Adjustments-4640-406-683

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162012
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.3,407 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 control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested112562%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested285075%
Total Not Requested95025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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