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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: $37,645

Nissan LEAF SL Plus   
Difference: $1,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020122012
ModelLEAF1-Series1-Series
TrimSL Plus128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,900 $31,200 $39,300
Door sill trim plates 130    
Floor mats 190    
BMW Assist   650 650
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
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
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Cold Weather Package     550
Door sill trim plates 106    
Floor mats 144    
BMW Assist   590 590
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
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
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Cold Weather Package     500
Options (change) 320 7,490 6,450
Options (change) 250 6,820 5,870
Destination 925 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $37,645 $39,585 $46,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,208
Model Year202020122012
ModelLEAF1-Series1-Series
TrimSL Plus128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine214hp E230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$37,645$39,585$46,645
Adjustments for Features-4,2700-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,375$39,585$44,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,510

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year202020122012
ModelLEAF1-Series1-Series
TrimSL Plus128i135i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote climate control$25  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$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 
40 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
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
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, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
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 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,990$2,720$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,270$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments7170-2,356

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20202012
ModelLEAF1-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length176.4 in172.2 in
Width70.5 in68.8 in
Height61.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,539 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 Legroom33.5 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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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