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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: $40,930

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $8,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,221

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $9,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $34,450
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $31,550
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750      
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575  
Sunroof         0  
Wood trim         0  
Premium Package           3,300
Tech Package           1,850
Rear spoiler           375
Floor mats           195
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690      
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 530 530  
Sunroof         0  
Wood trim         0  
Premium Package           2,862
Tech Package           1,605
Rear spoiler           298
Floor mats           146
Options (change) 8,065 8,065 8,065 4,965 2,075 5,720
Options (change) 7,420 7,420 7,420 4,570 1,910 4,911
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 760
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $50,810 $49,310 $50,659 $54,910 $68,570 $40,930
Total Invoice $48,525 $46,530 $47,504 $51,770 $64,500 $37,221

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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: $6,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,343
Model Year201820182018201820182011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T8T8M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$50,810$49,310$50,659$54,910$68,570$40,930
Adjustments for Features-3,110-1,860-3,135-2,860-2,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,700$47,450$47,524$52,050$65,960$40,930
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$4,600$18,510$0
Total Invoice$48,525$46,530$47,504$51,770$64,500$37,221
Adjustments for Features-2,970-1,755-2,940-2,696-2,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,555$44,775$44,564$49,074$62,045$37,221
Cost Above Minimum$991$211$0$4,510$17,481$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820182018201820182011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMaxima
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual $150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net     $40
Rear seat pass-through     $100
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $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 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls     $25
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 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat     $150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
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 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 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,715$6,465$7,740$7,465$7,215$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$1,860$3,135$2,860$2,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,970-1,755-2,940-2,696-2,4550

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,502 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 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested173070%
Total Not Requested74030%
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%

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