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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: $39,595

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,510

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335i335dM3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400 $34,380
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150 $31,845
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650   2,850
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
iPod integration   400 400 400  
Technology Package       3,250  
Sunroof       1,050  
Rear spoiler       0 405
Leather seating surfaces       950  
Tech Package         1,150
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410   2,502
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
iPod integration   365 365 365  
Technology Package       2,960  
Sunroof       955  
Rear spoiler       0 344
Leather seating surfaces       865  
Tech Package         1,009
Options (change) 8,315 7,815 7,815 7,625 4,405
Options (change) 7,570 7,115 7,115 6,945 3,855
Destination 875 875 875 875 810
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $42,340 $49,290 $51,740 $65,200 $39,595
Total Invoice $39,125 $45,520 $47,705 $60,270 $36,510

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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: $3,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,201
Model Year20102010201020102014
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)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$42,340$49,290$51,740$65,200$39,595
Adjustments for Features00-950-225-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,340$49,290$50,790$64,975$38,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,950$8,450$22,635$0
Total Invoice$39,125$45,520$47,705$60,270$36,510
Adjustments for Features00-876-208-586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,125$45,520$46,829$60,062$35,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,395$7,704$20,937$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102010201020102014
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$100$100 $100
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
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 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 $100
DVD-compatible player    $0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls    $25
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 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150
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$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,105$4,105$5,055$4,330$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950$225$635
Value of Feature Adjustments00-876-208-586

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102014
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?
Sunroof900Yes
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested207573%
Total Not Requested77527%

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

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 mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested99059%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested160058%
Total Not Requested116542%

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