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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: $30,375

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $9,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,382

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $8,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013201320132013
ModelLEAF3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,790 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $34,843 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Floor mats 200        
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950 950
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
App support   250 250 250 250
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Floor mats 154        
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865 865
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
App support   230 230 230 230
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Options (change) 200 6,250 6,250 5,350 5,350
Options (change) 154 5,690 5,690 4,870 4,870
Destination 885 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $30,375 $39,725 $44,025 $49,425 $55,925
Total Invoice $28,382 $36,740 $40,695 $45,675 $51,655

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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: $11,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,147
Model Year20172013201320132013
ModelLEAF3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionA1M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,375$39,725$44,025$49,425$55,925
Adjustments for Features-1,9150-1,550-3,600-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,460$39,725$42,475$45,825$52,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,750$6,100$12,525
Total Invoice$28,382$36,740$40,695$45,675$51,655
Adjustments for Features-1,7890-1,433-3,327-3,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,593$36,740$39,262$42,348$48,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,522$5,608$11,521

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172013201320132013
ModelLEAF3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250    
Proximity key$250    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack$0    
6.6 kW onboard charger$500    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability    $50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Digital instruments$0    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$5,335$3,420$4,970$7,020$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$0$1,550$3,600$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7890-1,433-3,327-3,394

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172013
ModelLEAF3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length175.0 in182.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height61.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,324 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.3 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 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested077%
Total Not Requested023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested077%
Total Not Requested023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested079%
Total Not Requested021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested079%
Total Not Requested021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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