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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: $39,445

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,995

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $35,120
Base Invoice $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $32,163
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Cold Package           400
Tech Package           1,850
Xenon HID headlights           400
Monitor Package           700
Floor mats           195
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500  
Cold Package           347
Tech Package           1,605
Xenon HID headlights           347
Monitor Package           607
Floor mats           146
Options (change) 8,750 7,200 7,200 5,400 5,400 3,545
Options (change) 7,960 6,550 6,550 4,910 4,910 3,052
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 780
Total Price $42,425 $45,425 $46,725 $49,725 $56,225 $39,445
Total Invoice $39,195 $41,970 $43,165 $45,945 $51,925 $35,995

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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: $2,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,461
Model Year201420142014201420142012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$42,425$45,425$46,725$49,725$56,225$39,445
Adjustments for Features-800-1,200-2,650-1,500-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,625$44,225$44,075$48,225$53,550$39,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$2,450$6,600$11,925$0
Total Invoice$39,195$41,970$43,165$45,945$51,925$35,995
Adjustments for Features-739-1,109-2,448-1,386-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,456$40,861$40,717$44,559$49,455$35,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,405$2,261$6,103$10,999$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201420142014201420142012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera     $200
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents     $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,365$3,765$5,215$4,065$5,240$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$1,200$2,650$1,500$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-739-1,109-2,448-1,386-2,4700

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,411 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 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested190064%
Total Not Requested105036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76097%
Total Not Requested253%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested3012%
Total Not Requested22588%

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