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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: $31,810

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182020
ModelAltimaAltimai3
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $44,450
Technology Package 1,290    
Floor mats 235 235  
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Technology Package 0    
Floor mats 0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 1,930 640 4,050
Options (change) 344 344 3,725
Destination 885 885 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,810 $37,035 $41,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,041
Model Year201820182020
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$31,810$37,035$41,995
Adjustments for Features-290-8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,520$36,145$41,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3

Model Year201820182020
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,055$7,655$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11-300

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182020
ModelAltimai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length191.9 in157.4 in
Width72.0 in69.9 in
Height57.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,962 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested302592%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested136581%

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