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Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,885

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $19,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,595

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $18,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelMaximaMaxima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSESL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000        
Mud guards 140 140        
Xenon HID headlights 150 150        
Floor mats 170 170        
Stability control 600 600        
Sunroof 900 900        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Satellite radio 350 350        
Cold Weather Package     1,450 1,450   1,450
Premium Package     2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750  
Heated front seats         500  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867        
Mud guards 105 105        
Xenon HID headlights 131 131        
Floor mats 127 127        
Stability control 520 520        
Sunroof 780 780        
Navigation system 1,561 1,561        
Satellite radio 304 304        
Cold Weather Package     1,320 1,320   1,320
Premium Package     2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
Proximity key     910 910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685  
Heated front seats         455  
Options (change) 7,710 5,110 7,450 5,950 3,150 2,800
Options (change) 6,650 4,395 6,785 5,420 2,870 2,550
Destination 625 625 895 895 895 895
Total Price $36,385 $35,885 $55,245 $59,345 $64,995 $65,695
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,595 $51,010 $54,795 $60,020 $60,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,562
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelMaximaMaxima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSESL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,385$35,885$55,245$59,345$64,995$65,695
Adjustments for Features-3000-3,090-2,640-2,090-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,085$35,885$52,155$56,705$62,905$62,755
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0$4,550$10,750$10,600
Total Invoice$32,923$32,595$51,010$54,795$60,020$60,665
Adjustments for Features-2710-2,853-2,438-1,930-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,652$32,595$48,157$52,357$58,090$57,950
Cost Above Minimum$57$0$0$4,200$9,933$9,793

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelMaximaMaxima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSESL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer  $350   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200 $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers  $50$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,340$5,430$4,980$4,430$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$3,090$2,640$2,090$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments-2710-2,853-2,438-1,930-2,715

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072012
ModelMaxima5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in116.9 in
Length193.5 in193.1 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested240081%
Total Not Requested55019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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