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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: $32,805

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $14,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,050

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $13,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SRxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $38,850
Base Invoice $23,697 $35,920
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130 3,750
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   900
Navigation system   1,800
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848 3,415
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   820
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 6,455 7,500
Options (change) 5,573 6,830
Destination 780 875
Total Price $32,805 $47,225
Total Invoice $30,050 $43,625

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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: $11,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,067
Model Year20122010
ModelAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SRxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$32,805$47,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,805$44,510
Total Invoice$30,050$43,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,050$41,117

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122010
ModelAltimaX3
Trim3.5 SRxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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$3,515$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,508

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122010
ModelAltimaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in110.1 in
Length190.7 in179.7 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.371.0 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 control125No
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested87535%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140042%
Total Not Requested190058%

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