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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: $43,065

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $4,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335iPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $41,840
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
BMW Assist 650 650  
Parking Package 1,550 1,550  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Heated front seats 500 500  
App support 250 250  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Floor mats     300
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
BMW Assist 590 590  
Parking Package 1,410 1,410  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Heated front seats 455 455  
App support 230 230  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Floor mats     234
Options (change) 12,140 9,540 300
Options (change) 11,050 8,685 234
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $47,935 $52,835 $43,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,147
Model Year201220122020
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335iPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$47,935$52,835$43,065
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,935$52,535$40,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122020
Model3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328i335iPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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 
Total Value of Features$4,555$4,855$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-71

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122020
Model3-SeriesMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in192.8 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
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%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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