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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $8,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $8,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelAltimaAltimai3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $44,450
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $42,020
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 5,135 3,145 1,700
Options (change) 4,466 2,684 1,565
Destination 695 695 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,010 $33,220 $39,645
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,600 $37,080

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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: $8,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,678
Model Year200920092017
ModelAltimaAltimai3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6168hp E
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16155/70-19
Total Price$31,010$33,220$39,645
Adjustments for Features-105-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,905$33,215$39,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,600$37,080
Adjustments for Features-96-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,402$30,595$37,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,193$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3

Model Year200920092017
ModelAltimaAltimai3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar 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$5,405$5,305$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$5$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-96-50

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092017
ModelAltimai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length189.8 in157.4 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested227551%
Total Not Requested217549%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested152584%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%

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