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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: $39,035

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $28,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,525

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $26,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMaxima5-Series
TrimSV550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $62,000
Base Invoice $30,097 $57,220
Premium Package 3,450  
Tech Package 1,850  
Floor mats 180  
Luxury Seating Package   2,400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Package 2,993  
Tech Package 1,605  
Floor mats 135  
Luxury Seating Package   2,185
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,480 4,250
Options (change) 4,733 3,870
Destination 695 895
Total Price $39,035 $67,145
Total Invoice $35,525 $61,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,335
Model Year20092012
ModelMaxima5-Series
TrimSV550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$39,035$67,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,035$63,760
Total Invoice$35,525$61,985
Adjustments for Features0-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,525$58,860

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelMaxima5-Series
TrimSV550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,530$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,125

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelMaxima5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.9 in
Length190.6 in193.1 in
Width73.2 in73.2 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested217579%
Total Not Requested56521%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116596%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22520%
Total Not Requested90080%

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