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Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $7,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,287

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $6,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelLEAFLEAF1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSVSL128i135i135is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Floor mats 170 170      
Door sill trim plates 125 125      
Technology Package     2,350 2,350 2,350
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500   500
Heated steering wheel     190    
Cold Weather Package       550  
Floor mats 131 131      
Door sill trim plates 99 99      
Technology Package     2,140 2,140 2,140
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     455   455
Heated steering wheel     175    
Cold Weather Package       500  
Options (change) 295 295 4,490 3,450 3,400
Options (change) 230 230 4,090 3,140 3,095
Destination 850 850 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $28,845 $30,895 $36,615 $43,675 $47,575
Total Invoice $27,287 $29,248 $33,900 $40,400 $43,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,129
Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelLEAFLEAF1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSVSL128i135i135is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine107hp E107hp E230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionA1A1M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$28,845$30,895$36,615$43,675$47,575
Adjustments for Features-545-2,1700-2,550-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,300$28,725$36,615$41,125$44,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$4,510$8,335
Total Invoice$27,287$29,248$33,900$40,400$43,990
Adjustments for Features-516-2,0540-2,359-2,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,771$27,194$33,900$38,041$41,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$4,141$7,663

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122012201320132013
ModelLEAFLEAF1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimSVSL128i135i135is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0   
DC quick-charging capability $750   
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,065$5,690$3,520$6,070$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$2,170$0$2,550$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-516-2,0540-2,359-2,427

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelLEAF1-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length175.0 in172.2 in
Width69.7 in68.8 in
Height61.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%

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