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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: $11,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $10,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelLEAFLEAF3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSVSL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,780 $33,720 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $31,394 $32,293 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Steering-linked headlights     900 900    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats     475      
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Steering-linked headlights     820 820    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats     430      
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Options (change) 0 0 4,075 3,600 2,700 2,700
Options (change) 0 0 3,705 3,275 2,455 2,455
Destination 850 850 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $26,130 $27,070 $37,550 $41,375 $46,775 $53,275
Total Invoice $24,744 $25,643 $34,755 $38,280 $43,260 $49,240

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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: $10,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,317
Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelLEAFLEAF3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSVSL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionA1A1M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,130$27,070$37,550$41,375$46,775$53,275
Adjustments for Features0-875-750-2,300-4,350-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,130$26,195$36,800$39,075$42,425$48,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0$2,275$5,625$12,050
Total Invoice$24,744$25,643$34,755$38,280$43,260$49,240
Adjustments for Features0-829-694-2,128-4,023-4,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,744$24,814$34,061$36,152$39,237$45,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0$2,091$5,176$11,089

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelLEAFLEAF3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSVSL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manual  $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250    
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability     $50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass   $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Total Value of Features$3,520$4,395$4,270$5,820$7,870$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$750$2,300$4,350$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829-694-2,128-4,023-4,090

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112013
ModelLEAF3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length175.0 in182.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height61.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

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