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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: $15,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $15,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelMaximaMaximaX3
TrimSESLxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $45,500
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $42,540
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     2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     500
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     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 5,400
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 4,910
Destination 695 695 995
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $51,895
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $48,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,262
Model Year200820082015
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$51,895
Adjustments for Features-1000-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$46,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$48,445
Adjustments for Features-910-5,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$43,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820082015
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
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, rear$250$250 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel 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 $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,075$3,975$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-5,139

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082015
ModelMaximaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in110.6 in
Length193.5 in183.8 in
Width71.7 in74.1 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested45030%
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?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested45030%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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