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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,825 Nissan Maxima SE | ||
| Difference: $29,825 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,108 Nissan Maxima SE | ||
| Difference: $28,412 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | Maxima |
| Trim | M3 | SE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $28,630 |
| Base Invoice | $51,630 | $26,229 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | |
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,250 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | 900 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Platinum Edition Package | 1,100 | |
| Sensory Package | 2,550 | |
| Stability control | 600 | |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 1,550 | |
| Premium Package | 2,275 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | |
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,140 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | 780 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Platinum Edition Package | 1,006 | |
| Sensory Package | 2,213 | |
| Stability control | 520 | |
| Navigation system | 1,561 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 1,104 | |
| Options (change) | 9,575 | 8,500 |
| Options (change) | 8,715 | 7,184 |
| Destination | 875 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $67,650 | $37,825 |
| Total Invoice | $62,520 | $34,108 |
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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: $29,480 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,093 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | Maxima |
| Trim | M3 | SE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 255hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 320, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/35-19 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $67,650 | $37,825 |
| Adjustments for Features | -345 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $67,305 | $37,825 |
| Total Invoice | $62,520 | $34,108 |
| Adjustments for Features | -319 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $62,201 | $34,108 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | Maxima |
| Trim | M3 | SE |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,145 | $3,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $345 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -319 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | Maxima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 111.2 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 193.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,341 lb. | 3,580 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 43.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 20% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 340 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE
| Stability control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Full-size spare tire | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 16% |
| Platinum Edition Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Sensory Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Bose, 320W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 26% |
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