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Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $13,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $12,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaX3
TrimSESLxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $42,700
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $39,465
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,150
Satellite radio 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,955
Satellite radio 304 304  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 5,000
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 4,550
Destination 605 605 895
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $48,595
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $44,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,984
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaX3
TrimSESLxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$48,595
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$44,620
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$44,910
Adjustments for Features-1810-3,674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$41,236
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaX3
TrimSESLxDrive35i
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$100 
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
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
Cassette player$50$50 
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$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,905$3,705$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-3,674

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062012
ModelMaximaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in110.6 in
Length193.5 in183.0 in
Width71.7 in74.1 in
Height58.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.563.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested182564%
Total Not Requested102536%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

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