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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $6,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $7,500

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Model Year20152015201520152015201520082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $26,229 $28,286
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200      
Cold Weather Package 950              
Leather seating surfaces 1,450         0    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   1,800 1,800
Aluminum trim 300 0 0 0   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500      
Executive Package           4,300    
Sunroof           0 900 900
Platinum Edition Package             1,100 1,100
Sensory Package             2,550  
Floor mats             175 175
Stability control             600 600
Rear spoiler               370
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 865              
Leather seating surfaces 1,320         0    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,561 1,561
Aluminum trim 275 0 0 0   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455      
Executive Package           3,915    
Sunroof           0 780 780
Platinum Edition Package             1,006 1,006
Sensory Package             2,213  
Floor mats             131 131
Stability control             520 520
Rear spoiler               291
Options (change) 9,500 7,200 7,200 5,400 5,400 4,850 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 8,645 6,550 6,550 4,910 4,910 4,415 6,211 4,289
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 695 695
Total Price $43,445 $45,695 $47,195 $50,145 $56,545 $67,845 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $40,635 $42,725 $44,105 $46,835 $52,725 $63,130 $33,135 $33,270

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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: $6,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,899
Model Year20152015201520152015201520082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$43,445$45,695$47,195$50,145$56,545$67,845$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-740-490-1,640-490-1,865-2,715-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,705$45,205$45,555$49,655$54,680$65,130$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$2,850$6,950$11,975$22,425$0$170
Total Invoice$40,635$42,725$44,105$46,835$52,725$63,130$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-692-458-1,533-458-1,739-2,526-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,943$42,267$42,572$46,377$50,986$60,604$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,324$2,629$6,434$11,043$20,661$0$226

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152015201520152015201520082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100    $100$100$100
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$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$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front     $150  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250$250
Rearview camera     $200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat      $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents      $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights     $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350  
Headlight washers$50    $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 $100$100 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200    $200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim    $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Total Value of Features$4,180$3,930$5,080$3,930$5,305$6,155$3,540$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$490$1,640$490$1,865$2,715$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-692-458-1,533-458-1,739-2,526-910

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,411 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 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 mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

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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