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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $20,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $19,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelAltimaAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $43,950
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $40,615
Premium Package 2,460   3,450
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Navigation system     2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Premium Package 2,134   3,140
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Navigation system     1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 5,135 3,145 7,000
Options (change) 4,466 2,684 6,370
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $31,010 $33,220 $51,845
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,600 $47,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,251
Model Year200920092013
ModelAltimaAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/50-18
Total Price$31,010$33,220$51,845
Adjustments for Features-1000-5,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$33,220$46,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,600$47,880
Adjustments for Features-920-5,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,406$30,600$42,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920092013
ModelAltimaAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,425$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-5,223

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092013
ModelAltimaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length189.8 in183.0 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height57.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.363.3 ft3

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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 radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested365082%
Total Not Requested80018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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 mat40Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested144067%
Total Not Requested72533%

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