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BMW X3 vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,840

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $14,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,276

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $12,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelX3X3LEAFLEAF
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $33,707 $35,668
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Cargo cover     290  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Cargo cover     219  
Options (change) 5,600 4,700 290 0
Options (change) 5,095 4,275 219 0
Destination 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $43,225 $46,625 $28,840 $30,600
Total Invoice $39,980 $43,115 $27,276 $29,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,663
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelX3X3LEAFLEAF
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$43,225$46,625$28,840$30,600
Adjustments for Features-5,450-5,7500-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,775$40,875$28,840$29,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$210
Total Invoice$39,980$43,115$27,276$29,018
Adjustments for Features-5,041-5,3170-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,939$37,798$27,276$27,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,859$0$272

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelX3X3LEAFLEAF
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Rearview camera   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,345$8,645$2,895$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,450$5,750$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,041-5,3170-1,470

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112012
ModelX3LEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length183.0 in175.0 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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