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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: $28,470

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $13,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,615

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $12,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelLEAF3-Series
TrimSL328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,120 $34,500
Base Invoice $33,265 $31,740
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 0 6,895
Options (change) 0 6,275
Destination 850 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $28,470 $42,220
Total Invoice $26,615 $38,840

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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: $14,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,692
Model Year20152008
ModelLEAF3-Series
TrimSL328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine107hp E230hp I6
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,470$42,220
Adjustments for Features-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,970$42,220
Total Invoice$26,615$38,840
Adjustments for Features-4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,148$38,840

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152008
ModelLEAF3-Series
TrimSL328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
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 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,245$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4670

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,257 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		30.0 ft358.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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