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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: $55,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $51,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
Model5-SeriesMaximaMaxima
TrimM5SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,500 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $78,840 $26,229 $28,286
Rear spoiler 0   370
Proximity key 1,000    
Folding second row seats 475    
Heated steering wheel 200    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 0   291
Proximity key 910    
Folding second row seats 430    
Heated steering wheel 180    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 2,270 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 2,060 6,211 4,289
Destination 825 695 695
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0
Total Price $91,595 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $84,725 $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: $51,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,536
Model Year200920082008
Model5-SeriesMaximaMaxima
TrimM5SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionS7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$91,595$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-3,400-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,195$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$84,725$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-3,145-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,580$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920082008
Model5-SeriesMaximaMaxima
TrimM5SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,765$2,465$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,145-910

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,506 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

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, power100Yes
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 Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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