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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: $37,325

Nissan LEAF SL Plus   
Difference: $10,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelLEAF3-Series
TrimSL Plus328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,900 $37,500
Premium Package   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Proximity key   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package   1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Proximity key   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 9,690
Options (change) 0 8,775
Destination 925 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $37,325 $48,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,658
Model Year20202012
ModelLEAF3-Series
TrimSL Plus328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine214hp E230hp I6
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,325$48,085
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,325$47,795

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20202012
ModelLEAF3-Series
TrimSL Plus328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$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
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
40 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 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,370$5,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-267

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20202012
ModelLEAF3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length176.4 in178.2 in
Width70.5 in71.5 in
Height61.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.4 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 Legroom33.5 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50030%
Total Not Requested115070%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

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