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Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,125

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $9,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,331

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $9,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Base Invoice $38,212 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205
Floor mats 300        
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Floor mats 234        
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690 690
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460 460
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530
Options (change) 300 10,065 10,065 10,065 7,715
Options (change) 234 9,260 9,260 9,260 7,100
Destination 885 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $42,125 $52,810 $51,310 $52,659 $57,660
Total Invoice $39,331 $50,365 $48,370 $49,344 $54,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,705
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,125$52,810$51,310$52,659$57,660
Adjustments for Features-950-1,2500-1,275-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,175$51,560$51,310$51,384$56,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0$74$4,950
Total Invoice$39,331$50,365$48,370$49,344$54,300
Adjustments for Features-887-1,1920-1,195-1,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,444$49,173$48,370$48,149$52,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,024$221$0$4,833

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual  $150  
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Remote start$150    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Moving object detection, front$25    
Moving object detection, rear$25    
Predictive forward collision warning$250    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250   $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$7,255$7,555$6,305$7,580$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$1,250$0$1,275$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-887-1,1920-1,195-1,318

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelMaxima3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length192.8 in182.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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