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Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,200

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,892

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,236

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelMaxima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $38,212 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250            
Floor mats 300            
Body kit 420            
Rear spoiler 405            
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575  
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190    
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450        
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Luxury Seating Package           1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000  
Heated front seats           500  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 212            
Floor mats 234            
Body kit 349            
Rear spoiler 344            
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530 525  
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175    
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335        
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505    
Luxury Seating Package           1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery           920  
Heated front seats           455  
Wood trim           0 0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 1,375 5,515 5,365 4,065 4,065 3,725 300
Options (change) 1,139 5,075 4,935 3,740 3,740 3,420 275
Destination 885 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $43,200 $58,910 $54,092 $62,760 $67,060 $78,120 $104,895
Total Invoice $40,236 $55,480 $50,672 $59,075 $63,075 $73,355 $98,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,249
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelMaxima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$43,200$58,910$54,092$62,760$67,060$78,120$104,895
Adjustments for Features0-425-200-425-2,375-5,275-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,200$58,485$53,892$62,335$64,685$72,845$98,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$18,953$44,728
Total Invoice$40,236$55,480$50,672$59,075$63,075$73,355$98,370
Adjustments for Features0-400-187-400-2,234-4,953-5,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,236$55,080$50,485$58,675$60,841$68,402$92,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,595$0$8,190$10,356$17,917$42,000

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelMaxima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlatinum530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0      
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote start$150      
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200      
Blind spot warning system$200      
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$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$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40      
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Body kit$0    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25      
Laminated front side windows$200      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200      
Rear spoiler$200    $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0      
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250    $250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights     $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    $300 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat     $100 
Massage, passenger seat     $100 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,480$7,905$7,680$7,905$9,855$12,755$13,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$200$425$2,375$5,275$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-400-187-400-2,234-4,953-5,885

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelMaxima5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in117.1 in
Length192.8 in194.6 in
Width73.2 in73.5 in
Height56.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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