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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: $30,955

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $18,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,504

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $16,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelAltimaAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $41,050
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $37,965
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation system     2,150
Premium Package     3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Heated steering wheel     190
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation system     1,955
Premium Package     3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Heated steering wheel     175
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 7,500 2,950 7,190
Options (change) 6,692 2,559 6,545
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $31,705 $30,955 $49,115
Total Invoice $29,123 $28,504 $45,385

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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: $11,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,708
Model Year200620062011
ModelAltimaAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/50-18
Total Price$31,705$30,955$49,115
Adjustments for Features-2000-6,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,505$30,955$42,435
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,123$28,504$45,385
Adjustments for Features-1840-6,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,939$28,504$39,212
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3

Model Year200620062011
ModelAltimaAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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 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 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$2,690$2,490$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-6,173

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062011
ModelAltimaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length192.3 in183.0 in
Width70.4 in74.1 in
Height57.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.663.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%

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 xDrive35i

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%
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 mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested184062%

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