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Nissan LEAF vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,110

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $13,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,189

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $13,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelLEAFLEAFi3
TrimSVSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,490 $36,200 $44,450
Base Invoice $30,776 $34,285 $42,020
All Weather Package 900    
Floor mats 190 190  
Cargo cover 145    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
All Weather Package 790    
Floor mats 144 144  
Cargo cover 94    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Options (change) 1,235 190 3,050
Options (change) 1,028 144 2,805
Destination 885 885 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $27,110 $29,775 $40,995
Total Invoice $25,189 $27,814 $38,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,223
Model Year201820182017
ModelLEAFLEAFi3
TrimSVSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine147hp E147hp E168hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)125/100 MPG125/100 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$27,110$29,775$40,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,075-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,110$26,700$38,690
Cost Above Minimum$410$0$0
Total Invoice$25,189$27,814$38,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,872-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,189$24,942$36,165
Cost Above Minimum$247$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW i3

Model Year201820182017
ModelLEAFLEAFi3
TrimSVSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
40 kWh battery pack$0$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500 
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$3,585$6,660$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,075$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,872-2,155

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182017
ModelLEAFi3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length176.4 in157.4 in
Width70.5 in69.9 in
Height61.4 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heat pump250Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Rear heat ducts50No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested136581%

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