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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: $55,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $52,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
Model5-SeriesMaximaMaxima
TrimM5SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $83,165 $26,229 $28,286
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
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler     370
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
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 0 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 0 6,211 4,289
Destination 925 695 695
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $92,425 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $85,390 $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: $50,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,412
Model Year201320082008
Model5-SeriesMaximaMaxima
TrimM5SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionS7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$92,425$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-5,340-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,085$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$85,390$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-4,934-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,456$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201320082008
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
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
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  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
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 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,980$2,740$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,340$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,934-910

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132008
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.3,580 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
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?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 radio200No
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?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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