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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: $30,505

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $9,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,488

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $8,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelLEAF1-Series1-Series
TrimSL128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,790 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $34,843 $28,885 $36,335
Floor mats 200    
Door sill trim plates 130    
BMW Assist   650 650
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Heated steering wheel   190  
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Cold Weather Package     550
Floor mats 154    
Door sill trim plates 106    
BMW Assist   590 590
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Heated steering wheel   175  
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Cold Weather Package     500
Options (change) 330 7,490 6,450
Options (change) 260 6,820 5,870
Destination 885 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,505 $39,585 $46,645
Total Invoice $28,488 $36,600 $43,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,605
Model Year201720122012
ModelLEAF1-Series1-Series
TrimSL128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine107hp E230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$30,505$39,585$46,645
Adjustments for Features-2,6700-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,835$39,585$44,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,510
Total Invoice$28,488$36,600$43,100
Adjustments for Features-2,4930-2,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,995$36,600$40,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,144

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201720122012
ModelLEAF1-Series1-Series
TrimSL128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Cornering lights $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,490$2,820$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4930-2,356

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,324 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.3 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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