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BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $14,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $13,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim525i530i550iM5SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $26,229 $28,286
Premium Package 2,000 1,800        
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 800   800 800    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700        
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595    
Rear spoiler       0   370
Wood trim       0    
Platinum Edition Package         1,100 1,100
Sensory Package         2,550  
Floor mats         175 175
Stability control         600 600
Sunroof         900 900
Premium Package 1,820 1,640        
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685      
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights 730   730 730    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635        
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540    
Rear spoiler       0   291
Wood trim       0    
Platinum Edition Package         1,006 1,006
Sensory Package         2,213  
Floor mats         131 131
Stability control         520 520
Sunroof         780 780
Options (change) 8,120 7,120 5,420 2,870 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 7,390 6,480 4,935 2,610 6,211 4,289
Destination 695 695 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0
Total Price $51,315 $54,615 $63,515 $87,765 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $46,940 $49,945 $58,045 $80,375 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,818
Model Year200620062006200620082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim525i530i550iM5SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$51,315$54,615$63,515$87,765$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-85-85-85-2,950-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,230$54,530$63,430$84,815$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$12,200$33,585$0$170
Total Invoice$46,940$49,945$58,045$80,375$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-78-78-78-2,702-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,862$49,867$57,967$77,673$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$11,105$30,811$0$226

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620062006200620082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim525i530i550iM5SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD changer, remote   $200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$2,525$2,525$2,525$5,390$2,540$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$85$85$2,950$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-78-78-78-2,702-910

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.2 in
Length191.1 in193.5 in
Width72.7 in71.7 in
Height57.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%

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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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