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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: $7,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $8,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200 $26,229 $28,286
Premium Package 3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 700 700    
Aluminum trim 500 0 0 0 0 0    
Folding second row seats 475              
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500      
LED headlights 700              
M Sport Package         0      
Executive Package           3,900    
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 2,850 2,255 2,255 2,255        
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775   1,561 1,561
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 645 645    
Aluminum trim 460 0 0 0 0 0    
Folding second row seats 435              
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0    
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460 460      
LED headlights 645              
M Sport Package         0      
Executive Package           3,590    
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) 9,375 7,050 7,050 7,050 4,600 4,600 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 8,605 6,470 6,470 6,470 4,215 4,235 6,211 4,289
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $43,820 $48,295 $46,795 $48,144 $53,495 $69,595 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $41,390 $45,580 $44,185 $45,159 $50,435 $65,430 $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: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,623
Model Year20172017201720172017201720082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$43,820$48,295$46,795$48,144$53,495$69,595$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-765-2,390-2,290-2,415-1,015-3,590-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,055$45,905$44,505$45,729$52,480$66,005$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$1,450$2,674$9,425$22,950$0$170
Total Invoice$41,390$45,580$44,185$45,159$50,435$65,430$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-723-2,256-2,162-2,265-957-3,375-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,667$43,324$42,023$42,894$49,478$62,055$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,657$1,356$2,227$8,811$21,388$0$226

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172017201720172017201720082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$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$100  
Heated steering wheel     $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 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0    
8 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25  
Surround sound     $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation     $50  
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  
Voice recorder     $0  
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50  
Wireless charging station     $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights     $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350  
Headlight washers     $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights     $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$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$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100    
Total Value of Features$4,805$6,430$6,330$6,455$5,055$7,630$4,140$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$2,390$2,290$2,415$1,015$3,590$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-723-2,256-2,162-2,265-957-3,375-910

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,502 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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested222575%
Total Not Requested75025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested115077%

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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested135089%
Total Not Requested17511%
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested135089%
Total Not Requested17511%

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