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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: $29,540

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $22,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,128

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $22,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelLEAF3-Series3-Series
TrimSL328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,840 $44,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $32,635 $42,020 $40,625
Premium Package 1,050 1,700 1,700
Floor mats 170    
Door sill trim plates 130    
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package   800 800
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Around view cameras   750 750
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Premium Package 911 1,565 1,565
Floor mats 131    
Door sill trim plates 101    
Navigation system   1,775 1,775
Cold Weather Package   735 735
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Around view cameras   690 690
Driver Assistance Package   875 875
Options (change) 1,350 8,300 8,300
Options (change) 1,143 7,620 7,620
Destination 850 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,540 $53,745 $52,245
Total Invoice $27,128 $50,635 $49,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,255
Model Year201320172017
ModelLEAF3-Series3-Series
TrimSL328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine107hp E180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionA1T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,540$53,745$52,245
Adjustments for Features0-7,175-7,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,540$46,570$44,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$27,128$50,635$49,240
Adjustments for Features0-6,760-6,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,128$43,875$42,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320172017
ModelLEAF3-Series3-Series
TrimSL328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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 air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,210$10,385$10,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,175$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,760-6,857

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132017
ModelLEAF3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length175.0 in182.0 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height61.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras500Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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