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Nissan Altima vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,005

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $25,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaZ4
Trim3.5 SLsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,510 $55,150
Floor mats 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Premium Package   1,100
7-speed automated manual   450
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   850
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Premium Package   1,000
7-speed automated manual   430
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   775
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 610 6,950
Options (change) 0 6,350
Destination 885 895
Total Price $37,005 $62,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,816
Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaZ4
Trim3.5 SLsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,005$62,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,005$58,160

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaZ4
Trim3.5 SLsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row $-300
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,830$11,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,464

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in98.3 in
Length191.9 in166.9 in
Width72.0 in70.5 in
Height57.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30077%
Total Not Requested9023%

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