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Nissan Altima vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,980

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $103,722

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,514

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $95,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelAltimaAltimai8
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,040 $28,970 $136,500
Base Invoice $22,534 $26,842 $126,260
Leather Package 2,060 2,060  
Convenience Package 1,070    
Premium Package 2,070 1,420  
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Floor mats 180 180  
Giga World     2,000
Leather Package 1,787 1,787  
Convenience Package 928    
Premium Package 1,796 1,232  
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Floor mats 146 146  
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 7,160 5,440 2,000
Options (change) 6,200 4,708 1,820
Destination 780 780 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $31,980 $35,190 $135,702
Total Invoice $29,514 $32,330 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,995
Model Year201220122015
ModelAltimaAltimai8
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine175hp I4270hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/45-20
Total Price$31,980$35,190$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-8,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,980$34,090$127,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,110$0
Total Invoice$29,514$32,330$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-1,011-7,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,514$31,319$117,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,805$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i8

Model Year201220122015
ModelAltimaAltimai8
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
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
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,080$4,180$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011-7,773

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122015
ModelAltimai8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.3 in110.2 in
Length182.5 in184.9 in
Width70.7 in76.5 in
Height55.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.2 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested70581%
Total Not Requested16519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85039%
Total Not Requested132561%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85068%
Total Not Requested40032%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

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