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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: $39,225

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,682

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $4,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335i335dM3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $32,860
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $30,097
Premium Package 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500 3,450
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    
Convenience Package       2,900  
Sunroof       1,050  
Rear spoiler       0 370
Tech Package         1,850
Premium Package 2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275 2,993
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    
Convenience Package       2,640  
Sunroof       955  
Rear spoiler       0 292
Tech Package         1,605
Options (change) 8,315 7,815 7,815 8,425 5,670
Options (change) 7,570 7,115 7,115 7,670 4,890
Destination 875 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $43,790 $50,740 $52,840 $66,500 $39,225
Total Invoice $40,475 $46,875 $48,810 $61,475 $35,682

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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: $4,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,402
Model Year20112011201120112009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335i335dM3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,790$50,740$52,840$66,500$39,225
Adjustments for Features-9500-950-875-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,840$50,740$51,890$65,625$38,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,900$9,050$22,785$0
Total Invoice$40,475$46,875$48,810$61,475$35,682
Adjustments for Features-8780-878-809-487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,597$46,875$47,932$60,666$35,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,278$8,335$21,069$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112011201120112009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335i335dM3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,830$3,880$4,830$4,755$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$950$875$535
Value of Feature Adjustments-8780-878-809-487

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112009
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested207572%
Total Not Requested80028%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested132567%
Total Not Requested65033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested132567%
Total Not Requested65033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested172563%
Total Not Requested101537%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96579%
Total Not Requested25021%

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