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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $18,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $17,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $25,511 $27,437
Premium Package 2,250          
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Technology Package 1,850          
Navigation system   1,900     1,800 1,800
Heated front seats     500      
Driver Preferred Package         3,500 800
Mud guards         130 130
Xenon HID headlights         150 150
Floor mats         160 160
Satellite radio         350 350
Sunroof         900 900
Stability control         600 600
Premium Package 2,050          
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Technology Package 1,685          
Navigation system   1,730     1,561 1,561
Heated front seats     455      
Driver Preferred Package         3,035 694
Mud guards         99 99
Xenon HID headlights         131 131
Floor mats         121 121
Satellite radio         304 304
Sunroof         780 780
Stability control         520 520
Options (change) 6,450 4,250 1,400 1,800 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 5,875 3,870 1,275 1,640 6,551 4,210
Destination 895 895 895 895 605 605
Total Price $54,245 $57,645 $63,245 $64,695 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $50,100 $53,245 $58,425 $59,755 $32,667 $32,252

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,477
Model Year201220122012201220062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$54,245$57,645$63,245$64,695$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-3,650-2,600-2,250-3,500-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,595$55,045$60,995$61,195$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$10,400$10,600$400$0
Total Invoice$50,100$53,245$58,425$59,755$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-3,371-2,402-2,079-3,233-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,729$50,843$56,346$56,522$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,114$9,617$9,793$234$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122012201220062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMaximaMaxima
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power trunk closer$350     
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100  $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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250  
Rearview camera$200  $200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Cassette player    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$5,980$4,930$4,580$5,830$2,530$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$2,600$2,250$3,500$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,371-2,402-2,079-3,233-1810

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
Model5-SeriesMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.2 in
Length193.1 in193.5 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.5 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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

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