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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: $20,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $18,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelLEAFLEAF3-Series3-Series
TrimSVSL328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,780 $33,720 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $31,394 $32,293 $39,275 $40,655
Steering-linked headlights     900 900
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Steering-linked headlights     820 820
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 0 0 3,600 3,600
Options (change) 0 0 3,275 3,275
Destination 850 850 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $26,130 $27,070 $46,545 $48,045
Total Invoice $24,744 $25,643 $43,545 $44,925

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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: $12,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,536
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelLEAFLEAF3-Series3-Series
TrimSVSL328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine107hp E107hp E240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionA1A1T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$26,130$27,070$46,545$48,045
Adjustments for Features0-875-7,765-7,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,130$26,195$38,780$40,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0$1,600
Total Invoice$24,744$25,643$43,545$44,925
Adjustments for Features0-829-7,265-7,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,744$24,814$36,280$37,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0$1,478

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelLEAFLEAF3-Series3-Series
TrimSVSL328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera $200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,995$3,870$10,760$10,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$7,765$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-829-7,265-7,167

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelLEAF3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length175.0 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height61.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.4 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 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft353.0 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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

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