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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: $30,175

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $11,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,228

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $10,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelLEAF3-Series
TrimSL328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,790 $35,700
Base Invoice $34,843 $33,025
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 0 5,090
Options (change) 0 4,635
Destination 885 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $30,175 $41,665
Total Invoice $28,228 $38,535

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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: $12,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,948
Model Year20172010
ModelLEAF3-Series
TrimSL328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine107hp E230hp I6
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,175$41,665
Adjustments for Features-6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,490$41,665
Total Invoice$28,228$38,535
Adjustments for Features-6410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,587$38,535

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172010
ModelLEAF3-Series
TrimSL328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
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
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
30 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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
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$5,145$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6410

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172010
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 Weight3,324 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
23.6 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft358.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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