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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: $23,080

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $15,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,323

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $14,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
Model1-Series1-SeriesSentra
Trim128i135i2.0SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $19,390
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $18,084
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 500 500  
Sunroof 1,050    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450   900
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Premium Package   1,750  
Special Value Package     990
Mud guards     150
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     130
Interior ambient lighting     240
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 347
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Proximity key 455 455  
Sunroof 955    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320   780
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Premium Package   1,595  
Special Value Package     859
Mud guards     115
Floor mats     94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     112
Interior ambient lighting     172
Options (change) 6,550 5,800 2,930
Options (change) 5,960 5,280 2,479
Destination 895 895 760
Total Price $38,645 $45,995 $23,080
Total Invoice $35,740 $42,510 $21,323

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,763
Model Year201220122011
Model1-Series1-SeriesSentra
Trim128i135i2.0SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$38,645$45,995$23,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,030-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,645$42,965$22,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,320$0
Total Invoice$35,740$42,510$21,323
Adjustments for Features0-2,800-346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,740$39,710$20,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,970$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220122011
Model1-Series1-SeriesSentra
Trim128i135i2.0SL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Cornering lights $50 
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $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$5,570$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,800-346

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122011
Model1-SeriesSentra
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in105.7 in
Length172.2 in179.8 in
Width68.8 in70.5 in
Height56.0 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested128081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested158087%
Total Not Requested24013%

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