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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,335

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,131

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim325i330iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $25,511 $27,437
Premium Package 2,900 2,200    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Satellite radio 595 595 350 350
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,800 1,800
Heated front seats 500 500    
Driver Preferred Package     3,500 800
Mud guards     130 130
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Xenon HID headlights     150 150
Premium Package 2,640 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Satellite radio 540 540 304 304
Navigation system 1,820 1,820 1,561 1,561
Heated front seats 455 455    
Driver Preferred Package     3,035 694
Mud guards     99 99
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Xenon HID headlights     131 131
Options (change) 7,745 6,245 7,430 4,730
Options (change) 7,045 5,675 6,430 4,089
Destination 695 695 605 605
Total Price $39,340 $43,540 $35,935 $35,335
Total Invoice $36,040 $39,855 $32,546 $32,131

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,529
Model Year2006200620062006
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim325i330iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,340$43,540$35,935$35,335
Adjustments for Features-415-665-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,925$42,875$35,735$35,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$400$0
Total Invoice$36,040$39,855$32,546$32,131
Adjustments for Features-380-609-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,660$39,246$32,365$32,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$234$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2006200620062006
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim325i330iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,705$2,955$2,490$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$665$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-380-609-1810

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062006
Model3-SeriesMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.2 in
Length178.2 in193.5 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57574%
Total Not Requested20026%

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