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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: $19,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,382

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $18,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelLEAF3-Series3-Series
TrimSL328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,790 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $34,843 $39,275 $40,655
Floor mats 200    
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   950 950
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Floor mats 154    
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   865 865
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 200 6,750 6,750
Options (change) 154 6,140 6,140
Destination 885 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,375 $49,695 $51,195
Total Invoice $28,382 $46,410 $47,790

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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: $13,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,425
Model Year201720152015
ModelLEAF3-Series3-Series
TrimSL328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine107hp E240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionA1T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,375$49,695$51,195
Adjustments for Features0-6,000-5,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,375$43,695$45,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$28,382$46,410$47,790
Adjustments for Features0-5,603-5,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,382$40,807$42,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720152015
ModelLEAF3-Series3-Series
TrimSL328i328d
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
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  
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 
30 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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Infotainment 
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  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 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$4,435$10,435$10,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,000$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,603-5,508

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,324 lb.3,546 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
23.6 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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