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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: $41,245

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $16,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,556

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $15,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMaxima
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $35,120
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $32,163
Premium Package 2,250       3,300
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 1,900 2,400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   750      
Tech Package         1,850
Floor mats         195
Premium Package 2,050       2,862
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 1,730 2,185  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Obstacle detection, rear   685      
Tech Package         1,605
Floor mats         146
Options (change) 10,200 8,700 5,600 4,250 5,345
Options (change) 9,290 7,925 5,100 3,870 4,613
Destination 895 895 895 895 780
Total Price $57,995 $62,095 $67,445 $67,145 $41,245
Total Invoice $53,515 $57,300 $62,250 $61,985 $37,556

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,213
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMaxima
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$57,995$62,095$67,445$67,145$41,245
Adjustments for Features-4,060-3,610-3,035-3,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,935$58,485$64,410$63,785$41,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,475$9,850$0
Total Invoice$53,515$57,300$62,250$61,985$37,556
Adjustments for Features-3,746-3,331-2,801-3,1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,769$53,969$59,449$58,883$37,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$9,680$9,114$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMaxima
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls    $25
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,865$7,415$6,840$7,165$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$3,610$3,035$3,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,746-3,331-2,801-3,1020

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
Model5-SeriesMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in109.3 in
Length193.1 in190.6 in
Width73.2 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22520%
Total Not Requested90080%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22520%
Total Not Requested90080%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested62574%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22520%
Total Not Requested90080%

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 seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested188076%
Total Not Requested59024%
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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