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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: $34,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $16,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,557

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $15,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelAltima3-Series
Trim3.5 SL335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $43,400
Base Invoice $30,453 $40,110
Technology Package 1,180  
Floor mats 225  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   2,150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Technology Package 1,044  
Floor mats 175  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,955
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,405 7,550
Options (change) 1,219 6,865
Destination 885 925
Total Price $34,980 $51,875
Total Invoice $32,557 $47,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,575
Model Year20172014
ModelAltima3-Series
Trim3.5 SL335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,980$51,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,980$49,960
Total Invoice$32,557$47,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,557$46,132

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172014
ModelAltima3-Series
Trim3.5 SL335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start$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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $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 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,340$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,768

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172014
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 Weight3,412 lb.3,605 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 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 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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