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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: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $16,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $15,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SRxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $42,700
Base Invoice $23,697 $39,465
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,460 5,500
Options (change) 5,593 5,005
Destination 780 895
Total Price $32,810 $49,095
Total Invoice $30,070 $45,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,345
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SRxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$32,810$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,810$44,820
Total Invoice$30,070$45,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,070$41,415

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SRxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$3,240$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,950

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length190.7 in183.0 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height57.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162566%
Total Not Requested85034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%

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