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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: $35,675

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,465

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelMaximai3
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,120 $41,350
Base Invoice $32,163 $38,220
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   350
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   320
Options (change) 3,920 900
Options (change) 3,350 820
Destination 780 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $39,820 $35,675
Total Invoice $36,293 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,645
Model Year20122014
ModelMaximai3
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6168hp E
TransmissionCVT-6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$39,820$35,675
Adjustments for Features-2,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,425$35,675
Total Invoice$36,293$32,465
Adjustments for Features-2,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,110$32,465

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122014
ModelMaximai3
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,645$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1830

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122014
ModelMaximai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length190.6 in157.4 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.211.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested23090%

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