Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2017 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,445

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $14,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,153

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $13,262

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820
Technology Package 2,190 1,180      
Sunroof 800        
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100
Premium Package     2,650 2,650 2,650
Steering-linked headlights     900    
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
App support     250 250 250
Proximity key     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control     2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Cold Weather Package     1,150 1,150 1,150
iPod integration       400 400
Technology Package 1,939 1,044      
Sunroof 708        
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium Package     2,410 2,410 2,410
Steering-linked headlights     820    
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
App support     230 230 230
Proximity key     455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control     2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Cold Weather Package     1,045 1,045 1,045
iPod integration       365 365
Options (change) 2,990 1,180 11,600 11,100 11,100
Options (change) 2,647 1,044 10,510 10,055 10,055
Destination 885 885 875 875 875
Total Price $32,445 $34,755 $47,075 $54,025 $56,125
Total Invoice $30,153 $32,382 $43,415 $49,815 $51,750

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Altima dealer quotes or BMW 3-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,321
Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,445$34,755$47,075$54,025$56,125
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,020-70-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,445$34,155$46,055$53,955$55,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,710$0$7,900$9,050
Total Invoice$30,153$32,382$43,415$49,815$51,750
Adjustments for Features0-559-941-65-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,153$31,823$42,474$49,750$50,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,670$0$7,276$8,336

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelAltimaAltima3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,700$4,300$4,720$3,770$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,020$70$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-559-941-65-940

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172011
ModelAltima3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length191.9 in178.2 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height57.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.0 ft3

Return to top

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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested122548%

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 warning250No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested87530%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.