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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $11,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $12,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920082008
Model3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim330iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $38,115 $26,229 $28,286
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Luxury Design 0    
Navigation system 1,700 1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Aluminum trim 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Heated steering wheel 190    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Luxury Design 0    
Navigation system 1,565 1,561 1,561
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Aluminum trim 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 690    
Heated steering wheel 175    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
Heated front seats 460    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 6,890 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 6,340 6,211 3,998
Destination 995 695 695
Total Price $48,135 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $45,450 $33,135 $32,979

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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: $8,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,552
Model Year201920082008
Model3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim330iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$48,135$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features-3,215-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,920$36,150$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$45,450$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features-3,036-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,414$32,862$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$117

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201920082008
Model3-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim330iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,455$3,540$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,036-2730

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20192008
Model3-SeriesMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.2 in
Length185.7 in193.5 in
Width71.9 in71.7 in
Height56.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested135089%
Total Not Requested17511%

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