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Nissan Altima vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,450

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $14,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,874

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $14,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelAltimaAltima4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5 S3.5 SR428i435iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,040 $28,970 $40,750 $46,250 $64,200
Base Invoice $22,534 $26,842 $38,170 $43,230 $59,745
Premium Package 2,070 1,420 2,200 2,200  
Convenience Package 1,070        
Leather Package 2,060 2,060      
Technology Package 1,780 1,780      
Fog lights 380        
Floor mats 180 180      
Door sill trim plates 90 90      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500  
Executive Package         4,000
Sunroof         0
Leather seating surfaces         0
Wood trim         0
Premium Package 1,796 1,232 2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package 928        
Leather Package 1,787 1,787      
Technology Package 1,543 1,543      
Fog lights 292        
Floor mats 146 146      
Door sill trim plates 68 68      
Navigation system     1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455  
Executive Package         3,640
Sunroof         0
Leather seating surfaces         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 7,630 5,530 5,400 5,400 4,550
Options (change) 6,560 4,776 4,910 4,910 4,140
Destination 780 780 995 995 995
Total Price $32,450 $35,280 $47,145 $52,645 $69,745
Total Invoice $29,874 $32,398 $44,075 $49,135 $64,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,139
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelAltimaAltima4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5 S3.5 SR428i435iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine175hp I4270hp V6240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6CVT-6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$32,450$35,280$47,145$52,645$69,745
Adjustments for Features0-975-3,275-3,275-5,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,450$34,305$43,870$49,370$64,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,855$0$5,500$20,775
Total Invoice$29,874$32,398$44,075$49,135$64,880
Adjustments for Features0-895-3,062-3,057-4,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,874$31,503$41,013$46,078$60,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,629$0$5,065$19,123

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelAltimaAltima4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.5 S3.5 SR428i435iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
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
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Total Value of Features$1,115$2,090$4,390$4,390$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$3,275$3,275$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-895-3,062-3,057-4,744

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122015
ModelAltima4-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.3 in110.6 in
Length182.5 in182.6 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in
Height55.3 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume8.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested870100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested-45036%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested125074%

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