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BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $11,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $10,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesSentraSentra
Trim128i135iSRSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $19,395 $21,063
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Sunroof 1,050      
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Premium Package   1,950 2,590 1,130
Floor mats     180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Rear spoiler       340
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Proximity key 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Sunroof 955      
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Premium Package   1,775 2,293 1,000
Floor mats     148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Rear spoiler       270
Options (change) 5,950 5,950 3,120 2,000
Options (change) 5,415 5,415 2,707 1,684
Destination 875 875 835 835
Total Price $36,275 $43,175 $24,365 $25,005
Total Invoice $33,585 $39,930 $22,937 $23,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,601
Model Year2011201120162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesSentraSentra
Trim128i135iSRSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,275$43,175$24,365$25,005
Adjustments for Features0-2,705-2,075-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,275$40,470$22,290$22,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,195$0$340
Total Invoice$33,585$39,930$22,937$23,582
Adjustments for Features0-2,502-1,953-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,585$37,428$20,984$21,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,843$0$358

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2011201120162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesSentraSentra
Trim128i135iSRSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,540$5,245$4,615$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705$2,075$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,502-1,953-2,240

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112016
Model1-SeriesSentra
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length171.7 in182.1 in
Width68.8 in69.3 in
Height56.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested93041%
Total Not Requested132559%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested333083%
Total Not Requested67517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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