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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: $42,530

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $29,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,675

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $27,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelMaxima3-Series
TrimPlatinumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $62,000
Base Invoice $38,212 $57,720
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Executive Package   4,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Wood trim   0
LED headlights   1,900
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Executive Package   3,915
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunroof   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Wood trim   0
LED headlights   1,730
Options (change) 705 9,225
Options (change) 578 8,400
Destination 885 995
Total Price $42,530 $72,220
Total Invoice $39,675 $67,115

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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: $29,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,813
Model Year20182015
ModelMaxima3-Series
TrimPlatinumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$42,530$72,220
Adjustments for Features0-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$71,545
Total Invoice$39,675$67,115
Adjustments for Features0-627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,675$66,488

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015
ModelMaxima3-Series
TrimPlatinumM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Pedestrian detection $50
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$6,805$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-627

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015
ModelMaxima3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length192.8 in182.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450%
Total Not Requested-450%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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