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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: $33,360

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $36,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,872

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $33,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $62,000
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $57,720
Technology Package 1,700    
Sunroof 800   0
Floor mats 210 210  
Rear spoiler 405 405  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 490    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Executive Package     4,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Leather seating surfaces     0
Wood trim     0
LED headlights     1,900
Technology Package 1,505    
Sunroof 708   0
Floor mats 159 159  
Rear spoiler 344 344  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 434    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Executive Package     3,915
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Leather seating surfaces     0
Wood trim     0
LED headlights     1,730
Options (change) 3,955 965 6,750
Options (change) 3,416 769 6,145
Destination 835 835 995
Total Price $33,360 $34,490 $69,745
Total Invoice $30,872 $32,057 $64,860

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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: $34,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,833
Model Year201620162015
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$33,360$34,490$69,745
Adjustments for Features-5000-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,860$34,490$66,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0
Total Invoice$30,872$32,057$64,860
Adjustments for Features-4630-2,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,409$32,057$62,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,648$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620162015
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,590$4,090$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments-4630-2,618

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162015
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.3,411 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 OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested-45049%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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