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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $9,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $9,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim328i335iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $26,229 $28,286
Premium Package 3,600 1,900    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Sensory Package     2,550  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Premium Package 3,275 1,730    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Sensory Package     2,213  
Floor mats     131 131
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Navigation system     1,561 1,561
Options (change) 9,865 7,265 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 8,980 6,615 6,211 3,998
Destination 895 895 695 695
Total Price $45,660 $50,560 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $42,165 $46,700 $33,135 $32,979

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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: $8,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,527
Model Year2012201220082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim328i335iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$45,660$50,560$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features-840-1,140-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,820$49,420$36,150$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$0
Total Invoice$42,165$46,700$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features-776-1,053-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,389$45,647$32,862$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0$117

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim328i335iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,605$3,905$3,065$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$1,140$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-776-1,053-2730

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
Model3-SeriesMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.2 in
Length182.5 in193.5 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested325086%
Total Not Requested55014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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