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Nissan Z vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Z vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,080

Nissan Z Sport   
Difference: $565

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,160

BMW i3   
Difference: $200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelZZZi3
TrimSportTouringNISMO TechBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,570 $38,190 $45,690 $44,450
Base Invoice $32,043 $36,047 $43,594 $42,020
Tech Package 3,500      
Floor mats 125 125 125  
Aerodynamics Package   670    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700
Tech Package 3,336      
Floor mats 96 96 96  
Aerodynamics Package   514    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645
Options (change) 3,625 795 125 700
Options (change) 3,432 610 96 645
Destination 885 885 885 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $38,080 $39,870 $46,700 $38,645
Total Invoice $36,360 $37,542 $44,575 $36,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Z vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,540
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelZZZi3
TrimSportTouringNISMO TechBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine332hp V6332hp V6350hp V6168hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8240, 8240, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-18245/40-19155/70-19
Total Price$38,080$39,870$46,700$38,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,100-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,080$38,645$45,600$35,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$7,520$0
Total Invoice$36,360$37,542$44,575$36,160
Adjustments for Features0-1,153-1,050-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,360$36,389$43,525$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$29$7,165$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Z vs. BMW i3

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelZZZi3
TrimSportTouringNISMO TechBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heat pump   $250
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row $-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 $50 
Total Value of Features$2,730$3,955$3,830$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,100$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153-1,050-3,340

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Z vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182017
ModelZi3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in101.2 in
Length167.2 in157.4 in
Width72.8 in69.9 in
Height51.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.911.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Z Sport

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Active noise reduction0No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bose, 240W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Total Requested107558%
Total Not Requested79042%

Option Package Details
Nissan Z Touring

Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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