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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: $29,010

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $19,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,407

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $17,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelLEAFLEAF3-Series3-Series
TrimSVSL328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $38,315 $39,695
Cargo cover 290      
Floor mats 170 170    
Steering-linked headlights     900 900
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package     950 950
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Cargo cover 219      
Floor mats 131 131    
Steering-linked headlights     820 820
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package     865 865
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 460 170 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 350 131 5,460 5,460
Destination 850 850 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,010 $30,770 $48,375 $49,875
Total Invoice $27,407 $29,149 $44,700 $46,080

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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: $10,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,369
Model Year2012201220142014
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$29,010$30,770$48,375$49,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-8,575-8,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,010$29,220$39,800$41,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$1,600
Total Invoice$27,407$29,149$44,700$46,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,468-7,924-7,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,407$27,681$36,776$38,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220142014
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 mat$40$40  
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 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
DC quick-charging capability $750  
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
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
Headlight washers  $50$50
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
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
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
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$3,035$4,585$11,610$11,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$8,575$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,468-7,924-7,830

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122014
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 drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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 drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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