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Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,605

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,200

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $38,600
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $35,510
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated front seats     500
Xenon HID headlights     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Navigation system     1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Heated front seats     455
Xenon HID headlights     730
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Navigation system     1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 7,150 2,600 5,025
Options (change) 6,388 2,255 4,575
Destination 605 605 825
Total Price $31,355 $30,605 $44,450
Total Invoice $28,819 $28,200 $40,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,578
Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/55-17
Total Price$31,355$30,605$44,450
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,155$30,605$39,960
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$28,819$28,200$40,910
Adjustments for Features-1840-4,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,635$28,200$36,778
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3

Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.0si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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$2,965$2,765$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-4,132

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in110.1 in
Length192.3 in179.7 in
Width70.4 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.671.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested352582%
Total Not Requested80018%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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