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BMW X3 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,005

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $14,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $13,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelX3AltimaAltima
Trim3.0si3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $35,510 $23,337 $27,221
Premium Package 2,800 2,460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Stability control     600
Rear spoiler     370
Premium Package 2,550 2,134  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Stability control     520
Rear spoiler     295
Options (change) 6,375 5,130 3,140
Options (change) 5,805 4,466 2,684
Destination 825 695 695
Total Price $45,800 $31,005 $33,215
Total Invoice $42,140 $28,498 $30,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,406
Model Year200820092009
ModelX3AltimaAltima
Trim3.0si3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$45,800$31,005$33,215
Adjustments for Features-2,530-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,270$30,905$33,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$42,140$28,498$30,600
Adjustments for Features-2,328-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,812$28,406$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820092009
ModelX3AltimaAltima
Trim3.0si3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,305$3,875$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,328-920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082009
ModelX3Altima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in109.3 in
Length179.7 in189.8 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height66.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested322572%
Total Not Requested122528%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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