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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: $40,550

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,976

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335iM3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $35,120
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $32,163
Premium Package 3,350 2,650    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Technology Package     3,250  
Sunroof     1,050  
Rear spoiler     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     950  
Tech Package       1,850
Monitor Package       700
Sport Package       2,100
Premium Package 3,050 2,410    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Technology Package     2,960  
Sunroof     955  
Rear spoiler     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     865  
Tech Package       1,605
Monitor Package       607
Sport Package       1,821
Options (change) 8,795 7,295 7,295 4,650
Options (change) 8,005 6,635 6,640 4,033
Destination 825 825 825 780
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $42,320 $47,420 $63,220 $40,550
Total Invoice $38,915 $43,615 $58,440 $36,976

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,235
Model Year2008200820082012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335iM3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$42,320$47,420$63,220$40,550
Adjustments for Features0-250-450-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,320$47,170$62,770$40,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$20,450$0
Total Invoice$38,915$43,615$58,440$36,976
Adjustments for Features0-230-416-296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,915$43,385$58,024$36,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,470$19,109$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2008200820082012
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335iM3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,055$3,305$3,505$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$450$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-416-296

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length178.2 in190.6 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height55.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 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 Requested207573%
Total Not Requested77527%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested102548%
Total Not Requested109052%

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