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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: $39,860

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,343

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSV328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $31,550 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Sport Package 2,100      
Rear spoiler 0     0
Tech Package 1,850      
Monitor Package 700      
Premium Package   3,350 2,650  
Steering-linked headlights   800    
Navigation system   2,100 2,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Proximity key   500 500  
Heated front seats   500 500 500
iPod integration   400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Technology Package       3,250
Sunroof       1,050
Leather seating surfaces       950
Sport Package 1,821      
Rear spoiler 0     0
Tech Package 1,605      
Monitor Package 607      
Premium Package   3,050 2,410  
Steering-linked headlights   730    
Navigation system   1,910 1,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Proximity key   455 455  
Heated front seats   455 455 455
iPod integration   365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Technology Package       2,960
Sunroof       955
Leather seating surfaces       865
Options (change) 4,650 8,795 7,295 7,295
Options (change) 4,033 8,005 6,635 6,640
Destination 760 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,860 $42,320 $47,420 $63,220
Total Invoice $36,343 $38,915 $43,615 $58,440

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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: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,868
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSV328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$39,860$42,320$47,420$63,220
Adjustments for Features-3250-250-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,535$42,320$47,170$62,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850$20,450
Total Invoice$36,343$38,915$43,615$58,440
Adjustments for Features-2960-230-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,047$38,915$43,385$58,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,470$19,109

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSV328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
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   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Compass $0$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,380$3,055$3,305$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0$250$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2960-230-416

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,557 lb.3,341 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested102548%
Total Not Requested109052%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested77527%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

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