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BMW X3 vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,335

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $10,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,131

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $10,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelX3X3MaximaMaxima
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $25,511 $27,437
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Xenon HID headlights 900   150 150
Heated front seats 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Driver Preferred Package     3,500 800
Mud guards     130 130
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Satellite radio     350 350
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,561 1,561
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 820   131 131
Heated front seats 455 455    
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Driver Preferred Package     3,035 694
Mud guards     99 99
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Satellite radio     304 304
Options (change) 8,090 7,190 7,430 4,730
Options (change) 7,365 6,545 6,430 4,089
Destination 875 875 605 605
Total Price $45,715 $49,115 $35,935 $35,335
Total Invoice $42,250 $45,385 $32,546 $32,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,516
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelX3X3MaximaMaxima
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$45,715$49,115$35,935$35,335
Adjustments for Features-4,980-4,980-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,735$44,135$35,735$35,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$400$0
Total Invoice$42,250$45,385$32,546$32,131
Adjustments for Features-4,603-4,602-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,647$40,783$32,365$32,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,136$234$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelX3X3MaximaMaxima
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
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  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$8,070$8,070$3,290$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$4,980$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,603-4,602-1810

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112006
ModelX3Maxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.2 in
Length183.0 in193.5 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137542%
Total Not Requested191558%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137546%
Total Not Requested161554%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%

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