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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: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,097

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $4,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150
Base Invoice $38,212 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100
Premium Package   2,650 2,650 2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
App support   250 250 250
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Cold Weather Package   1,150 1,150 1,150
Convenience Package   2,350 1,800 1,800
iPod integration     400 400
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium Package   2,410 2,410 2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
App support   230 230 230
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Cold Weather Package   1,045 1,045 1,045
Convenience Package   2,140 1,640 1,640
iPod integration     365 365
Options (change) 0 11,800 11,650 11,650
Options (change) 0 10,690 10,555 10,555
Destination 885 875 875 875
Total Price $41,825 $47,275 $54,575 $56,675
Total Invoice $39,097 $43,595 $50,315 $52,250

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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: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,595
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,825$47,275$54,575$56,675
Adjustments for Features-3,180-9500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,645$46,325$54,575$55,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$9,400
Total Invoice$39,097$43,595$50,315$52,250
Adjustments for Features-2,973-8760-876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,124$42,719$50,315$51,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,596$8,655

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Remote start$150   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
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   
Predictive forward collision warning$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$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$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Total Value of Features$7,275$5,045$4,095$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$950$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,973-8760-876

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182011
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25Yes
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
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 Requested230080%
Total Not Requested57520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested137579%
Total Not Requested37521%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested42522%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested155078%
Total Not Requested42522%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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