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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: $24,215

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $15,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,771

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $13,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesSentraSentra
Trim128i135iSRSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $18,921 $19,641
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500    
App support 250 250    
BMW Assist 650 650    
Sunroof 1,050      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Premium Package   1,750 2,230 1,130
Navigation Package     720 720
Floor mats     180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Rear spoiler       340
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Proximity key 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455    
App support 230 230    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Sunroof 955      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Premium Package   1,595 1,974 1,000
Navigation Package     637 637
Floor mats     148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Rear spoiler       270
Options (change) 7,450 6,700 3,480 2,720
Options (change) 6,780 6,100 3,025 2,321
Destination 895 895 825 825
Total Price $39,545 $46,895 $24,215 $24,215
Total Invoice $36,560 $43,330 $22,771 $22,787

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,620
Model Year2012201220152015
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$39,545$46,895$24,215$24,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,030-575-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,545$43,865$23,640$23,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,320$325$0
Total Invoice$36,560$43,330$22,771$22,787
Adjustments for Features0-2,800-541-847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,560$40,530$22,230$21,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,970$290$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2012201220152015
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$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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$0 
Cornering lights $50  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$2,240$5,270$2,815$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030$575$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,800-541-847

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122015
Model1-SeriesSentra
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length172.2 in182.1 in
Width68.8 in69.3 in
Height56.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.2,823 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 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested123078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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