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Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,245

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $9,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,877

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $10,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201820182018201820182018
ModelMaximaMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESL320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000            
Mud guards 140 140            
Satellite radio 350 350            
Navigation system 1,800 1,800   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Sunroof 900 900 900         0
Xenon HID headlights 150 150            
Stability control 600 600            
Floor mats 170 170            
Rear spoiler   360            
Premium Tier     3,000          
Sport Plus Design     2,650          
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Aluminum trim     500 0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750 750 750 750
Folding second row seats     475          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550 550
Shadow Sport Design       600 600 600    
Convenience Tier       1,750 1,750 1,750    
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500  
M Sport Design             0  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867            
Mud guards 105 105            
Satellite radio 304 304            
Navigation system 1,561 1,561   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Sunroof 780 780 830         0
Xenon HID headlights 131 131            
Stability control 520 520            
Floor mats 127 127            
Rear spoiler   282            
Premium Tier     2,760          
Sport Plus Design     2,435          
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Aluminum trim     460 0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats     435          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505 505 505
Shadow Sport Design       550 550 550    
Convenience Tier       1,610 1,610 1,610    
Heated front seats       460 460 460 460  
M Sport Design             0  
Options (change) 7,710 5,470 10,275 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,950 2,250
Options (change) 6,650 4,677 9,450 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,555 2,070
Destination 625 625 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $36,385 $36,245 $46,170 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,895 $68,745
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,877 $43,580 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,755 $64,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,019
Model Year20072007201820182018201820182018
ModelMaximaMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESL320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$36,385$36,245$46,170$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,895$68,745
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,890-2,965-1,715-2,990-2,990-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$36,245$43,280$47,080$46,830$46,904$51,905$65,780
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0$3,800$3,550$3,624$8,625$22,500
Total Invoice$32,923$32,877$43,580$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,755$64,660
Adjustments for Features-900-2,728-2,833-1,619-2,805-2,819-2,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,833$32,877$40,852$44,987$44,206$43,994$48,936$61,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$44$0$4,135$3,354$3,142$8,084$21,019

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072007201820182018201820182018
ModelMaximaMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSESL320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150  $150
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100      
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100      
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$3,365$3,265$6,155$6,230$4,980$6,255$6,255$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,890$2,965$1,715$2,990$2,990$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments-900-2,728-2,833-1,619-2,805-2,819-2,789

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072018
ModelMaxima3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.6 in
Length193.5 in182.5 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested212572%
Total Not Requested82528%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested116553%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%

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