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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $14,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $14,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaX3
TrimSESLxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $42,700
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $39,465
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,150
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370  
Premium Package     3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,955
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler   291  
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) 7,125 4,945 7,750
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 7,055
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $51,345
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $47,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,680
Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaX3
TrimSESLxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 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$36,450$36,520$51,345
Adjustments for Features-1000-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$46,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$47,415
Adjustments for Features-910-4,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$42,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820082012
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $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$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
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$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$3,825$3,725$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-4,691

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082012
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

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%

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
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested166566%
Total Not Requested85034%

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