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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: $41,825

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $1,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,097

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $38,212 $28,300 $33,485
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Proximity key   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Satellite radio   595 595
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Proximity key   455 455
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Satellite radio   540 540
Adaptive cruise control   2,000 2,000
Options (change) 0 11,370 9,870
Options (change) 0 10,345 8,975
Destination 885 695 695
Total Price $41,825 $42,965 $47,165
Total Invoice $39,097 $39,340 $43,155

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,580
Model Year201820062006
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$41,825$42,965$47,165
Adjustments for Features-3,5700-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,255$42,965$46,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$39,097$39,340$43,155
Adjustments for Features-3,3370-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,760$39,340$42,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820062006
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$7,175$3,605$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3370-229

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182006
ModelMaxima3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length192.8 in178.2 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.0 ft3

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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%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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 OnStar200Yes
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 Requested227580%
Total Not Requested57520%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested152578%
Total Not Requested42522%

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