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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: $30,555

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $23,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,490

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $22,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelLEAF3-Series3-Series
TrimSL328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,200 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $34,285 $39,920 $41,300
Technology Package 650    
Floor mats 190    
Door sill trim plates 130    
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Lighting Package   800 800
Premium Package   1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Technology Package 570    
Floor mats 144    
Door sill trim plates 106    
Navigation system   1,775 1,775
Lighting Package   730 730
Premium Package   1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 970 10,800 10,800
Options (change) 820 9,825 9,825
Destination 885 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,555 $54,445 $55,945
Total Invoice $28,490 $50,740 $52,120

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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: $17,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,169
Model Year201820162016
ModelLEAF3-Series3-Series
TrimSL328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine147hp E240hp I4180hp I4 D
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$30,555$54,445$55,945
Adjustments for Features0-6,525-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,555$47,920$49,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$28,490$50,740$52,120
Adjustments for Features0-6,081-5,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,490$44,659$46,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820162016
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
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
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 
40 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
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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  
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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
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, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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$4,785$11,310$11,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,525$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,081-5,986

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182016
ModelLEAF3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length176.4 in182.0 in
Width70.5 in71.3 in
Height61.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,621 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 Legroom33.5 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
Nissan LEAF SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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