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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,820

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $16,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,260

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $14,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082014
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335iM3SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $19,640
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $18,521
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 950  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Technology Package     3,250  
Rear spoiler     0 340
Sunroof     1,050  
Navigation Package       800
Premium Package       1,200
Leather Package       1,030
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 865  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Technology Package     2,960  
Rear spoiler     0 270
Sunroof     955  
Navigation Package       702
Premium Package       1,053
Leather Package       904
Options (change) 6,570 6,570 7,770 3,370
Options (change) 5,975 5,975 7,070 2,929
Destination 825 825 825 810
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $40,095 $46,695 $63,695 $23,820
Total Invoice $36,885 $42,955 $58,870 $22,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,840
Model Year2008200820082014
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335iM3SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$40,095$46,695$63,695$23,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-3,050-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,095$44,895$60,645$23,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$20,550$0
Total Invoice$36,885$42,955$58,870$22,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,656-2,819-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,885$41,299$56,051$22,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,414$19,166$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2008200820082014
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335iM3SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,020$3,820$5,070$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$3,050$230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,656-2,819-215

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082014
Model3-SeriesSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length178.2 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in69.3 in
Height55.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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