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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: $40,735

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $9,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,075

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $9,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelMaximaX3
TrimSVxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,450 $41,050
Base Invoice $31,550 $37,965
Premium Package 3,300 3,450
Tech Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 375  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cold Weather Package   1,150
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Package 2,862 3,140
Tech Package 1,605  
Rear spoiler 298  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Cold Weather Package   1,045
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,525 8,150
Options (change) 4,765 7,415
Destination 760 875
Total Price $40,735 $50,075
Total Invoice $37,075 $46,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,425
Model Year20112011
ModelMaximaX3
TrimSVxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$40,735$50,075
Adjustments for Features0-4,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,735$46,010
Total Invoice$37,075$46,255
Adjustments for Features0-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,075$42,500

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112011
ModelMaximaX3
TrimSVxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,015$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,755

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112011
ModelMaximaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length190.6 in183.0 in
Width73.2 in74.1 in
Height57.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.263.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested150561%
Total Not Requested96539%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested73594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested245082%
Total Not Requested54018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

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