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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: $36,245

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $15,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,877

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $14,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelMaximaMaximaX3
TrimSESLxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $42,700
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $39,465
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Floor mats 170 170  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,150
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Stability control 600 600  
Rear spoiler   360  
Premium Package     3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Floor mats 127 127  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,955
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Rear spoiler   282  
Premium Package     3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 7,710 5,470 7,750
Options (change) 6,650 4,677 7,055
Destination 625 625 895
Total Price $36,385 $36,245 $51,345
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,877 $47,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,822
Model Year200720072012
ModelMaximaMaximaX3
TrimSESLxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
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$36,385$36,245$51,345
Adjustments for Features-1000-5,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$36,245$46,190
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,877$47,415
Adjustments for Features-900-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,833$32,877$42,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$44$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Model Year200720072012
ModelMaximaMaximaX3
TrimSESLxDrive35i
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
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
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
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 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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$3,300$3,200$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments-900-4,760

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,579 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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested220075%
Total Not Requested75025%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested82580%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested166566%
Total Not Requested85034%

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