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Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,130

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $14,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $12,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelLEAFLEAF3-Series
TrimSVSL328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,780 $33,720 $34,500
Base Invoice $31,394 $32,293 $31,740
Steering-linked headlights     800
Navigation system     2,100
iPod integration     400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Proximity key     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Steering-linked headlights     730
Navigation system     1,910
iPod integration     365
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Proximity key     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 0 0 4,945
Options (change) 0 0 4,500
Destination 850 850 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $26,130 $27,070 $40,270
Total Invoice $24,744 $25,643 $37,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,112
Model Year201120112008
ModelLEAFLEAF3-Series
TrimSVSL328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine107hp E107hp E230hp I6
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,130$27,070$40,270
Adjustments for Features0-875-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,130$26,195$37,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$24,744$25,643$37,065
Adjustments for Features0-829-2,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,744$24,814$34,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112008
ModelLEAFLEAF3-Series
TrimSVSL328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,220$4,095$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829-2,209

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112008
ModelLEAF3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length175.0 in178.2 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height61.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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