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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: $4,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,097

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $3,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $32,700 $39,300
Base Invoice $38,212 $30,085 $36,155
Premium Package   3,350 2,650
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Proximity key   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
HD radio   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
iPod integration   400 400
Premium Package   3,050 2,410
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Proximity key   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
HD radio   315 315
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
iPod integration   365 365
Options (change) 0 12,945 11,445
Options (change) 0 11,730 10,360
Destination 885 825 825
Total Price $41,825 $46,470 $51,570
Total Invoice $39,097 $42,640 $47,340

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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: $8,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,787
Model Year201820082008
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$41,825$46,470$51,570
Adjustments for Features-3,4700-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,355$46,470$51,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850
Total Invoice$39,097$42,640$47,340
Adjustments for Features-3,2440-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,853$42,640$47,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,471

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820082008
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328i335i
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  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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$7,550$4,080$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2440-229

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,472 lb.3,341 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 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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested152578%
Total Not Requested42522%

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