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Nissan Maxima vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximai3
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $44,450
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $42,020
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900 1,000
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Satellite radio   350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780 920
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Satellite radio   304  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Options (change) 7,240 4,890 1,700
Options (change) 6,247 4,210 1,565
Destination 605 605 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,745 $35,495 $39,645
Total Invoice $32,363 $32,252 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,473
Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximai3
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$35,745$35,495$39,645
Adjustments for Features00-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,745$35,495$39,265
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$0
Total Invoice$32,363$32,252$37,080
Adjustments for Features00-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,363$32,252$36,725
Cost Above Minimum$111$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW i3

Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximai3
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,445$5,445$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$380
Value of Feature Adjustments00-355

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062017
ModelMaximai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in101.2 in
Length193.5 in157.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.511.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested67524%
Total Not Requested217576%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested27535%
Total Not Requested50065%

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