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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: $42,530

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $9,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,675

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $8,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaX3
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,940 $42,700
Base Invoice $38,212 $39,465
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405  
Technology Package   3,200
Premium Package   3,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated front seats   500
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344  
Technology Package   2,910
Premium Package   3,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated front seats   455
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 705 8,300
Options (change) 578 7,555
Destination 885 895
Total Price $42,530 $51,895
Total Invoice $39,675 $47,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,464
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaX3
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$42,530$51,895
Adjustments for Features0-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$51,055
Total Invoice$39,675$47,915
Adjustments for Features0-776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,675$47,139

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaX3
TrimPlatinumxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Media drive $15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,465$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-776

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length192.8 in183.0 in
Width73.2 in74.1 in
Height56.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested190099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested154061%
Total Not Requested97539%

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