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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: $37,060

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $6,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,836

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $6,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335i335dM3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $33,240
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $30,444
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,650    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475  
Technology Package       3,250  
Sunroof       1,050  
Rear spoiler       0 380
Leather seating surfaces       950  
Cold Package         400
Tech Package         1,150
Xenon HID headlights         400
Monitor Package         700
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,410    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430  
Technology Package       2,960  
Sunroof       955  
Rear spoiler       0 303
Leather seating surfaces       865  
Cold Package         347
Tech Package         998
Xenon HID headlights         347
Monitor Package         607
Options (change) 8,720 7,220 7,220 7,220 3,030
Options (change) 7,935 6,565 6,565 6,570 2,602
Destination 825 825 825 825 790
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $43,145 $48,345 $51,045 $64,195 $37,060
Total Invoice $39,850 $44,645 $47,060 $59,335 $33,836

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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: $6,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,986
Model Year20092009200920092013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335i335dM3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,145$48,345$51,045$64,195$37,060
Adjustments for Features-30-30-980-4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,115$48,315$50,065$63,715$37,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$6,950$20,600$0
Total Invoice$39,850$44,645$47,060$59,335$33,836
Adjustments for Features-28-28-903-4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,822$44,617$46,157$58,891$33,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,795$6,335$19,069$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092009200920092013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335i335dM3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$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 $100
DVD-compatible player    $0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$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$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,030$3,030$3,980$3,480$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$30$980$480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-28-28-903-4440

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092013
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?
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 mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 seat200No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

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
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested99059%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested91092%
Total Not Requested758%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested3012%
Total Not Requested22588%

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