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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: $39,400

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $5,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,325

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $5,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335iSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $34,380
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $31,845
Premium Package 3,600 1,900 2,850
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Tech Package     1,150
Floor mats     210
Premium Package 3,275 1,730 2,502
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Tech Package     1,009
Floor mats     159
Options (change) 9,215 6,615 4,210
Options (change) 8,390 6,025 3,670
Destination 895 895 810
Total Price $45,010 $49,910 $39,400
Total Invoice $41,575 $46,110 $36,325

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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: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,287
Model Year201220122014
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335iSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$45,010$49,910$39,400
Adjustments for Features0-300-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,010$49,610$39,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$41,575$46,110$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-277-37
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,575$45,833$36,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122014
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335iSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,015$4,315$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-37

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122014
Model3-SeriesMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in190.6 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.2 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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested312582%
Total Not Requested67518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested132585%
Total Not Requested22515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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
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
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
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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