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Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,395

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $10,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,321

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimai3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $42,400
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $39,690
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation Package   1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Floor mats 119 119  
Navigation Package   1,561  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 2,190 3,110 550
Options (change) 1,890 2,678 500
Destination 605 605 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,395 $31,115 $36,445
Total Invoice $24,321 $28,623 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,269
Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimai3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16155/70-19
Total Price$26,395$31,115$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,395$27,490$32,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,095$0
Total Invoice$24,321$28,623$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-3,335-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,321$25,288$29,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$967$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3

Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimai3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors $25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,345$5,970$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,335-4,095

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062015
ModelAltimai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.2 in
Length192.3 in157.4 in
Width70.4 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.611.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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