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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: $41,620

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $9,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,854

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $8,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelMaxima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSV525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $32,163 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Rear spoiler 375       0
Premium Package 3,300 2,000 1,800    
Tech Package 1,850        
Floor mats 195        
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750  
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800  
Satellite radio   595 595 595 595
Xenon HID headlights   800   800 800
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575  
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler 298       0
Premium Package 2,862 1,820 1,640    
Tech Package 1,605        
Floor mats 146        
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685  
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640  
Satellite radio   540 540 540 540
Xenon HID headlights   730   730 730
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 5,720 7,520 6,520 5,520 2,395
Options (change) 4,911 6,850 5,940 5,030 2,180
Destination 780 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $41,620 $50,715 $54,015 $63,615 $87,290
Total Invoice $37,854 $46,400 $49,405 $58,140 $79,945

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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: $9,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,292
Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelMaxima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSV525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionCVT-6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$41,620$50,715$54,015$63,615$87,290
Adjustments for Features-82000-400-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,800$50,715$54,015$63,215$84,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$12,500$33,660
Total Invoice$37,854$46,400$49,405$58,140$79,945
Adjustments for Features-74600-366-2,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,108$46,400$49,405$57,774$77,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,005$11,374$30,875

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelMaxima5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSV525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, remote    $200
DVD-compatible player$0    
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0 
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
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    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$3,970$3,150$3,150$3,550$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0$0$400$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-74600-366-2,670

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelMaxima5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length190.6 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in72.7 in
Height57.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Rear seat pass-through100No
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
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested97039%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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