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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: $30,120

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,500

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,185

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelAltimaAltimai3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,660 $30,560 $42,400
Base Invoice $25,283 $27,929 $39,690
Technology Package 1,090 1,090  
Rear spoiler 395 395  
Floor mats 185 185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Technology Package 946 946  
Rear spoiler 329 329  
Floor mats 152 152  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 1,670 1,670 550
Options (change) 1,427 1,427 500
Destination 790 790 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,120 $33,020 $36,445
Total Invoice $27,500 $30,146 $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: $6,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,372
Model Year201320132015
ModelAltimaAltimai3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4270hp V6168hp E
TransmissionCVTCVT-7A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$30,120$33,020$36,445
Adjustments for Features-205-9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,915$32,115$36,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$27,500$30,146$33,685
Adjustments for Features-187-8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,313$29,320$33,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,007$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3

Model Year201320132015
ModelAltimaAltimai3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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
Compass$0$0 
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 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,805$6,505$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-187-8260

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20132015
ModelAltimai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length191.5 in157.4 in
Width72.0 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.411.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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