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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: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelAltimaAltimai3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $42,400
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $39,690
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 315    
Rear spoiler 375    
Premium Audio Package 990    
Floor mats 180 180  
Sport Package   2,370  
Premium Package   2,130  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 256    
Rear spoiler 303    
Premium Audio Package 859    
Floor mats 146 146  
Sport Package   2,056  
Premium Package   1,848  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 550
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 500
Destination 780 780 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $36,445
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,371
Model Year201220122015
ModelAltimaAltimai3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4270hp 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)215/60-16215/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$31,170$32,810$36,445
Adjustments for Features-470-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$31,815$36,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$33,685
Adjustments for Features-433-9120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,314$29,158$33,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$844$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3

Model Year201220122015
ModelAltimaAltimai3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRBase
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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$100 
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
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$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 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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$5,720$6,245$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-433-9120

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
ModelAltimai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in157.4 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.2,635 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 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested22527%
Total Not Requested60073%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57523%
Total Not Requested190077%

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