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BMW Z4 vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $22,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $21,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4MaximaMaxima
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $26,229 $28,286
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100    
Cold Weather Package 850 850 850    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
CD changer, remote 600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Aluminum trim 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Platinum Edition Package       1,100 1,100
Sensory Package       2,550  
Floor mats       175 175
Stability control       600 600
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Sunroof       900 900
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000    
Cold Weather Package 775 775 775    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
CD changer, remote 545 545 545    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685    
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Aluminum trim 455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Platinum Edition Package       1,006 1,006
Sensory Package       2,213  
Floor mats       131 131
Stability control       520 520
Navigation system       1,561 1,561
Sunroof       780 780
Options (change) 9,550 6,850 6,850 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 8,695 6,235 6,235 6,211 3,998
Destination 895 895 895 695 695
Total Price $59,095 $62,895 $71,945 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $54,530 $58,050 $66,375 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,561
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4MaximaMaxima
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$59,095$62,895$71,945$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features-5,535-5,885-7,935-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,560$57,010$64,010$36,150$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,450$10,450$0$0
Total Invoice$54,530$58,050$66,375$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features-5,107-5,432-7,321-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,423$52,618$59,054$32,862$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,195$9,631$0$117

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelZ4Z4Z4MaximaMaxima
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isSESL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,390$10,740$12,790$5,155$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,535$5,885$7,935$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,107-5,432-7,321-2730

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelZ4Maxima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in111.2 in
Length166.9 in193.5 in
Width70.5 in71.7 in
Height50.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested242586%
Total Not Requested40014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30077%
Total Not Requested9023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30077%
Total Not Requested9023%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30077%
Total Not Requested9023%

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, power100No
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 reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%
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 player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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, power100No
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 reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

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