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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: $35,975

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $6,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,848

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $5,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim328i335iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $26,229 $28,286
Premium Package 3,250 2,550    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Satellite radio 595 595    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,800 1,800
Proximity key 500 500    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Sensory Package     2,550  
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Premium Package 2,960 2,320    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Satellite radio 540 540    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,561 1,561
Proximity key 455 455    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Sensory Package     2,213  
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Options (change) 9,045 7,545 6,950 4,400
Options (change) 8,230 6,860 6,080 3,867
Destination 775 775 695 695
Total Price $42,220 $47,220 $36,275 $35,975
Total Invoice $38,815 $43,425 $33,004 $32,848

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,987
Model Year2007200720082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim328i335iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6CVT-6
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$42,220$47,220$36,275$35,975
Adjustments for Features-105-355-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,115$46,865$35,975$35,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$0
Total Invoice$38,815$43,425$33,004$32,848
Adjustments for Features-97-326-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,718$43,099$32,731$32,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,381$0$117

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2007200720082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim328i335iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
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
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
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 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,405$2,655$2,600$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$355$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-97-326-2730

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,341 lb.3,580 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%

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