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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: $42,125

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $9,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,331

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $9,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900
Base Invoice $38,212 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225
Floor mats 300        
Premium Package   2,450 2,450 2,450  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700
Floor mats 234        
Premium Package   2,255 2,255 2,255  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Driver Assistance Package   875 875 875 875
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645
Options (change) 300 11,775 11,775 11,775 9,325
Options (change) 234 10,820 10,820 10,820 8,565
Destination 885 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $42,125 $53,020 $51,520 $52,869 $58,220
Total Invoice $39,331 $49,930 $48,535 $49,509 $54,785

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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: $8,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,121
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$42,125$53,020$51,520$52,869$58,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,150-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,125$51,770$50,370$51,594$58,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$1,224$7,850
Total Invoice$39,331$49,930$48,535$49,509$54,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,177-1,083-1,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,331$48,753$47,452$48,315$54,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,301$0$863$7,333

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelMaxima3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimPlatinum328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote start$150    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Moving object detection, front$25    
Moving object detection, rear$25    
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Predictive forward collision warning$250    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$6,705$7,955$7,855$7,980$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,150$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,177-1,083-1,1940

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182017
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.3,502 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 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250No
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 Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250No
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 Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights250No
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 Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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