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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: $38,855

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,390

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series
TrimSV325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $30,097 $28,300 $33,485
Premium Package 3,450 2,900 2,200
Tech Package 1,850    
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Satellite radio   595 595
Premium Package 2,993 2,640 2,000
Tech Package 1,605    
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Satellite radio   540 540
Options (change) 5,300 8,345 6,845
Options (change) 4,598 7,595 6,225
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $38,855 $39,940 $44,140
Total Invoice $35,390 $36,590 $40,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,655
Model Year200920062006
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series
TrimSV325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$38,855$39,940$44,140
Adjustments for Features-5000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,355$39,940$43,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$35,390$36,590$40,405
Adjustments for Features-4550-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,935$36,590$40,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920062006
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series
TrimSV325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,680$3,180$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4550-229

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelMaxima3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length190.6 in178.2 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
USB port25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested160058%
Total Not Requested114042%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 Requested207573%
Total Not Requested77527%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

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