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BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $2,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim128i135iSESL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $26,229 $28,286
Premium Package 2,650 1,950    
Convenience Package 1,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,800 1,800
Heated front seats 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Aluminum trim   0    
Proximity key   500    
Obstacle detection, rear   350    
Heated steering wheel   190    
Cold Weather Package   600    
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Sensory Package     2,550  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Rear spoiler       370
Premium Package 2,410 1,775    
Convenience Package 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,561 1,561
Heated front seats 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Aluminum trim   0    
Proximity key   455    
Obstacle detection, rear   320    
Heated steering wheel   175    
Cold Weather Package   545    
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Sensory Package     2,213  
Floor mats     131 131
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Rear spoiler       291
Options (change) 7,800 6,590 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 7,095 6,000 6,211 4,289
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $38,125 $43,815 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $35,265 $40,515 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,275
Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim128i135iSESL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,125$43,815$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-250-160-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,125$43,565$36,290$36,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,440$0$170
Total Invoice$35,265$40,515$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-231-145-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,265$40,284$32,990$33,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,019$0$225

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim128i135iSESL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack $50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,105$3,355$3,265$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$160$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-145-55

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112008
Model1-SeriesMaxima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in111.2 in
Length171.7 in193.5 in
Width68.8 in71.7 in
Height56.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested228066%
Total Not Requested117534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested138061%
Total Not Requested87539%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%
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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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