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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: $39,455

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $9,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,890

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $10,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018201820182018
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSV328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,240 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $30,444 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Premium Package 3,700          
Tech Package 1,150          
Floor mats 195          
Rear spoiler 380          
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750    
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Premium Package 3,209          
Tech Package 998          
Floor mats 146          
Rear spoiler 303          
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690    
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460  
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530 530
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 5,425 8,065 8,065 8,065 4,965 2,075
Options (change) 4,656 7,420 7,420 7,420 4,570 1,910
Destination 790 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $39,455 $50,810 $49,310 $50,659 $54,910 $68,570
Total Invoice $35,890 $48,525 $46,530 $47,504 $51,770 $64,500

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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: $7,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,674
Model Year201320182018201820182018
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSV328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionCVT-6T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$39,455$50,810$49,310$50,659$54,910$68,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,110-1,860-3,135-2,860-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,455$47,700$47,450$47,524$52,050$65,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0$74$4,600$18,510
Total Invoice$35,890$48,525$46,530$47,504$51,770$64,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,970-1,755-2,940-2,696-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,890$45,555$44,775$44,564$49,074$62,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$991$211$0$4,510$17,481

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320182018201820182018
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSV328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150  $150
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250  
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40     
Cargo net$40     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25     
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150     
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$4,605$7,715$6,465$7,740$7,465$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110$1,860$3,135$2,860$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,970-1,755-2,940-2,696-2,455

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132018
ModelMaxima3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length190.6 in182.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
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 controls100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested193064%
Total Not Requested109036%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested96097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45066%
Total Not Requested-45034%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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