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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: $28,085

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $8,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,162

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $7,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelLEAFLEAFi3
TrimSVSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,200 $36,790 $42,400
Base Invoice $32,394 $34,843 $39,690
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo cover 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Floor mats 154 154  
Cargo cover 229    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 500 200 550
Options (change) 383 154 500
Destination 885 885 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $28,085 $30,375 $36,445
Total Invoice $26,162 $28,382 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,255
Model Year201720172016
ModelLEAFLEAFi3
TrimSVSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine107hp E107hp E168hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)124/101 MPG124/101 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$28,085$30,375$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,085$28,875$36,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$0
Total Invoice$26,162$28,382$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,402-268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,162$26,980$33,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$818$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW i3

Model Year201720172016
ModelLEAFLEAFi3
TrimSVSLBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$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 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
30 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 
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Total Value of Features$3,335$4,835$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,402-268

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172016
ModelLEAFi3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length175.0 in157.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height61.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,634 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft311.8 ft3

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